Henry Hooke Explained

Birth Name:Henry Hooke
Occupation:Clergy, Church of England
Known For:Archdeacon of York
Notable Works:provided shelter and guidance to Francis Cartwright

Henry Hooke (1600s) was Archdeacon of York.

Henry Hooke was appointed city preacher in York in 1615 due to the influence of Lord Sheffield. He was appointed Archdeacon in 1617.[1] He left this post in 1624 and became a Prebendary of the Minster and later vicar of Caistor in Lincolnshire. [2]

Whilst at Nettleton, he provided shelter and guidance to Francis Cartwright, who in 1602 had killed the vicar of nearby Market Rasen. Their relationship is detailed in Cartwright's autobiography.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Robert Davies, 'Walks through the City of York', 1880, p.273
  2. Web site: CCED: Search .
  3. Book: The life, confession, and heartie repentance of Francis Cartwright, Gentleman for his bloudie sinne in killing of one Master Storr, Master of Arts, and minister of Market Rason in Lincolnshire. Written with his owne hand .

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