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(Bartholomew), Antitrinitarian native of E ex, b. about 1572, was thrown into prison on a charge of heresy, 1611. King James had many personal interviews with him. On one occasion the king asked him if he did not pray to Jesus Christ. He replied that he had done so in the days of his ignorance, but not for the last seven years. “Away, base fellow!” said His Majesty, “It shall never be said that one stayeth in my presence who hath never prayed to the Savior for seven years together.” He was burnt at Smith field by the King’s writ, De Hæretico Comburendo , 18 March, 1612, being one of the last persons so punished in England.