Hereditary genius : an inquiry into its laws and consequences / by Francis Galton.

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1869
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    Hildersham, Arthur (1563—1632, get. 69); was bred a Papist, but abandoned that creed ) was fined 2,000/. for schism. He sojourned in many families, and always gained their esteem and love. He much weakened his constitution by his pains in preaching. S. Samuel, an excellent man, of whom Mr. Matthew Henry makes honourable mention in the Life of his father, Mr. Philip Henry. Samuel wrote the Life of Arthur Hildersham. He died aet. 80. Hooper, John, Bishop of Gloucester (1495—1554, martyred aet. 59); originally a monk; became converted to the Reformation when in Germany. He was a great acqui- sition to that cause, for his learning, piety, and character would have given strength and honour to any profession. Was burnt at Gloucester. [U.] J. Hooper, Principal of St. Alban Hall. Hospinian, Ralph (1547—1626, aet. 79); a learned Swiss writer, u. John Wolphius, professor at Zurich. Jewell, John, Bishop of Salisbury (1522—1571, aet. 49). This great man, the darling and wonder of his age, the pattern for sanctity, piety, and theology, was one of the younger children in a family of ten. He was a lad of pregnant parts, and of a sweet and industrious nature and temper; was educated at Oxford, where his success was great. On Queen Mary's accession he had to take refuge on the Con- tinent, aet. 31, escaping narrowly. He did not return till after her death, when, aet. 38, he was made bishop by Queen Elizabeth. He was an excellent scholar, and had much improved his learning during his exile ; was a most laborious preacher. As bishop, he was exceedingly liberal and hospitable. It was his custom to have half a dozen or more intelligent poor lads in his house to educate them, and he maintained others at the University at his own expense : among these was Richard Hooker. He was a pleasant and amusing host; he had naturally a very strong memory. In body he was spare and thin, and he restlessly wore himself out by reading, writing, preaching, and travelling. His writings are famous ; his Apologia was translated into English by the mother of Lord Bacon. His parents were of ancient descent, but not rich.