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James Ussher

noun
1.
Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656).  Synonyms: James Usher, Usher, Ussher.





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... office, and Lord Falkland was sent over as Deputy in 1622. Rumours were afloat on all sides that his policy was to be one of toleration. The Protestants were alarmed and at the installation of the new Deputy (Sept. 1622) James Ussher, then Protestant Bishop of Meath, taking as his text, "He beareth not the sword in vain," preached a violent sermon in favour of religious persecution. Primate Hampton wrote immediately to the preacher, reproving him for his imprudence, asking him to ...
— History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance • Rev. James MacCaffrey


Words linked to "James Ussher" :   hierarch, James Usher, archpriest, high priest, primate, prelate


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