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Bishop of Rochester

Francis Atterbury, a prominent bishop of the Anglican Church, was born on March 6, 1663, and died on February 22, 1732. He is known for his contributions to the church and academia, serving as the Bishop of Rochester.

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Famous Francis Atterbury Quotes

“Hospitality sometimes degenerates into profuseness, and ends in madness and folly.”

Ends Sometimes Madness Folly Hospitality Degenerates

Book:A History of English Literature: The Norman conquest to the dawn of Renaissance & Geoffrey Chaucer

Source: A History of English Literature: The Norman conquest to the dawn of Renaissance & Geoffrey Chaucer

“A good character when established should not be rested in as an end, but only employed as a means of doing still further good.”

Should Mean Stills Ends Character Employed Good Character

Author:Francis Atterbury

About the Author

Born: March 6, 1663
Died: February 22, 1732
Known for: Bishop of Rochester
Quotes: 31

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Sermons and Discourses on several Subjects and OccasionsRelated source material

A History of English Literature: The Norman conquest to the dawn of Renaissance & Geoffrey ChaucerRelated source material

A Sermon Preach'd Before the Sons of the Clergy, At Their Anniversary-Meeting In The Cathedral-Church of St. Paul, Dec. 6. 1709Related source material

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