John Strype
(1643-1737)
historian and biographer
Died aged 94
Wikidata WikipediaJohn Strype (1 November 1643 – 11 December 1737) was an English clergyman, historian and biographer from London. He became a merchant when settling in Petticoat Lane. In his twenties, he became perpetual curate of Theydon Bois, Essex and later became curate of Leyton; this allowed him direct correspondence with several highly notable ecclesiastical figures of his time. He wrote extensively in his later years.
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Strype Street (Formerly Strype's Yard) derives its name from the fact that the house of John Strype silk merchant was situated there.~~~ At that house was born in 1643 his son John Strype, historian & biographer who died in 1737.
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