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Born:
October 19, 1605, St Michael, Cheapside, London, England
Died:
October 19, 1682, Norfolk, England
Related topics:
Antiquities, Browne, Thomas,--Sir,--1605-1682, Christian ethics, Christian life, Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Basic information:
Sir Thomas Browne (19 October 1605 – 19 October 1682) was an English author of varied works which reveal his wide learning in diverse fields including medicine, religion, science and the esoteric. Browne's writings display a deep curiosity towards the natural world, influenced by the scientific revolution of Baconian enquiry, while his Christian faith exuded tolerance and goodwill towards humanity in an often intolerant era.