SETH WARD, BISHOP

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SETH WARD, BISHOP

SETH WARD churchman, bishop of Salisbury with his autograph Date: 1617 - 1689

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1617 1689 Autograph Bishop Churchman Salisbury Seth Ward

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In this evocative portrait, Seth Ward (1617-1689) is depicted as a pious and distinguished Bishop of Salisbury. The image captures Ward in his ecclesiastical robes, his serious expression conveying a deep sense of spiritual commitment. The intricate details of his vestments, from the richly embroidered cuffs to the ornate mitre perched atop his head, underscore his high rank within the Church of England. Born in Dorset, England, Ward rose through the ranks of the Church, becoming a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1638. He was ordained a priest in 1642 and went on to hold various positions within the Church, including that of Archdeacon of Dorset and Rector of St. Giles's in Dorchester. In 1662, Ward was consecrated as the Bishop of Salisbury, a position he held until his death in 1689. Ward was a man of great intellectual prowess, with a deep understanding of theology, mathematics, and natural philosophy. He was a prolific writer, penning numerous works on religious and scientific topics. One of his most notable contributions was his defense of the Copernican heliocentric model of the universe, which he presented to King Charles II in 1666. Despite the controversial nature of his views, Ward's arguments were well-received by the monarch, who granted him a royal charter to establish the first scientific society in England, the Philosophical Society of Oxford. This portrait of Seth Ward, Bishop of Salisbury, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who was not only a religious leader but also a pioneering thinker and scholar. The autograph date at the bottom of the image, 1689, serves as a poignant reminder of the brief but impactful life of this remarkable figure in English history.

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