Richard Thimelby (also known as Richard Ashby; born 1614 – died 7 January 1672) was an English

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missionary priest.

Life

Thimelby was born in

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, England. He entered the

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in 1632. Having taught philosophy and theology at

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for about sixteen years, he was sent to work back in his native county. In 1666 he became Master of Novices at

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and Rector of the College of St Omer in 1672, where he remained until his death.

Works

Thimelby's translation of Etienne Binet's ''Treatise on Purgatory'' was edited by William Henry Anderdon in 1874. Thimelby also wrote a controversial work, ''Remarks on Stillingfleet'' (London, 1672).

External links

References

;Attribution * This entry cites: ** George Oliver, ''Collections'' (London, 1845); **''Menology of the Society of Jesus'' (London, 1902); **

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