John Spelman
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Sir John Spelman (1594-1643) was an English historian. He is known for his biography of Alfred the Great. His father was Henry Spelman.
Where his father was a leading expositor of the idea of an 'ancient constitution', John Spelman was a theorist of the Royalist cause. He was knighted by Charles I of England. He had studied at the University of Cambridge, and travelled in continental Europe.
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- Certain considerations upon the duties both of prince and people written by a gentleman of quality (1642) Excerpt
- Case of our affaires in law, religion, and other circumstances examined and presented to the conscience (1643)
- A Protestant's account of his orthodox holding in matters of religion, at the present indifference in the Church (1642)
- Aelfredi Magni, Anglorum regis invictissimi vita tribus libris comprehensa (1678)
