John Robinson
Bishop and diplomat in England
Born
November 7th, 1650
374 years ago
Died
April 11th, 1723
301 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Served as the Bishop of London from 1660 until death in 1723. Acted as a prominent diplomat in religious and political matters during the Restoration period. Played a key role in the religious landscape of England, supporting the Anglican Church and engaging in efforts to manage relations with dissenters and nonconformists.
Bishop of London from 1660 to 1723
Negotiated diplomatic relations with dissenters
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