English Language Change 1550 - 1600
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- Created on: 02-05-14 10:24
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- English Language 1550 - 1600's
- Grammar Schools King Edward 1552
- Founded 35 grammar schools, purpose of teaching latin, however purpose broadened.
- Attached to cathedrals and monastries, during English reformation, in theories schools open to all
- Few poor people could attend as their labour was economically valuable to family
- Geneva Bible 1557
- One of most historically significant translations, preceding the King James Bible by 51 years.
- This bible used by Shakespeare, Cromwell, Milton, Knox etc
- First time a mechanically printed, mass-produced bible directly available to general public
- Had study guides for better understanding, first ever study bible
- Walter Raleigh 1554 - 1618
- Sailed to american, exploring with his half brother Sir Humphrey Gilbert
- Credited with bringing poratoes and tobacco back to Brtian
- Helped make smoking popular in court
- Grammar Schools King Edward 1552
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