FULLER, THOMAS

(1608-61), Eng. cleric, wit, and historian: became rector of Broad wins or, Dorset, 1634; pub. History of the H oly War, 1639; attained fame in London by lectures at the Savoy; during Civil War supported king, acting as chaplain to Sir Ralph Hopton’s regiment; afterwards lived at Exeter, and in 1646 compounded with government for his presence among king’s troops; perpetual curate of Waltham Abbey, 1648; app. royal chaplain at Restoration. F. wrote Good Thoughts in Bad Times, Pisgah-Sight of Palestine, Worthies of England, Church History of Britain. His style is full of wit and humor.