Sentence example with the word 'nonjurors'

nonjurors

Last update: July 9, 2015


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Under William and Mary he succeeded Tillotson as dean of Canterbury in 1689, and (after declining a choice of sees vacated by nonjurors who were his personal friends) followed Thomas Lamplugh as archbishop of York in 1691.   [Please select]

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Dryden, it was said, would sometimes contribute--remained steadfast in his Whig opinions; and did no little in the country parts to lessen the stir which the Nonjurors' complaints created.   [Please select]

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They became known on this account as the "Nonjurors," and although they were never harshly treated, they were compelled to resign their positions.   [Please select]

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