Engraved by James Fittler A.R.A. after a Drawing by W. Skelton, taken from an Original Picture in the Pofsession of the Dowager Marchioness of Downshire, at Ombersley Court, Worcestershire.

Born June 16, 1514.

Died Sept. 13, 1557.

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THE

LIFE

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THE LEARNED

SIR JOHN CHEKE, KT.

FIRST INSTRUCTOR, AFTERWARDS SECRETARY OF STATE,

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KING EDWARD VI.

ONE OF THE GREAT RESTORERS OF GOOD LEARNING AND TRUE RELIGION IN THIS KINGDOM.

A Work wherein many remarkable Points of History, relating to the State of
Learning and Religion in the Times of King Henry VIII. King
Edward VI. and Queen Mary I. are brought to light.