Scott, Thomas ( - 1626-06-18)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 715
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-813)
Name
Thomas Scott
Title
Mr
Gender
Male
Lived
b. d. 1626-06-18 (old)
Linked Sermons
Source of Data (Contributor name)

Anne James; David Robinson

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (Article: 24916).

Other note

Became the rector of St Saviour's, Norwich in 1620. Around the same time he wrote the anti-Spanish Vox Populi, or, Newes from Spayne which he published anoymously. The pamphlet caused quite a stir and Scott fled to the Netherlands. He was assassinated there by an English soldier in 1626.

GEMMS record created
October 15, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024