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An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the ChurchAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church
An abridgement of the book of acts and monuments of the Church: written by that Reverend Father, Master John Fox: and now abridged by Timothy Bright, Doctor of Physic, for such as either through want of leisure, or ability have not the use of so necessary an historyAn abridgement of the booke of acts and monumentes of the Church: written by that Reuerend Father, Maister Iohn Fox: and now abridged by Timothe Bright, Doctour of Phisicke, for such as either through want of leysure, or abilitie haue not the vse of so necessary an history
London: printed by I. Windet, 1589
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
1After the death of Leo (whom Brazutus poisoned the first year of his Popedom) Theophilactus did strive to be pope, But Hildebrand (to defeat him) went to the Emperor, that assigned another, a German, Victor 2. Who having a Council at Florence, deprived many bishops for Simony, ⟨p. 129⟩and fornication: that is for being married. In the second year of his popedom, he was also poisoned by Brazutus, thorough the procurement of Hildebrand and his Master.
1After the death of Leo (whom Brazutus poysoned the first yere of his Popedome) Theophilactus did striue to be pope, But Hildebrande (to defeate him) went to the Emperor, that assigned another, a German, Victor 2. Who hauing a Councell at Florence, depriued many bishops for Simony, ⟨p. 129⟩and fornication: that is for being maried. In the second yéere of his popedome, he was also poysoned by Brazutus, thorough the procurement of Hildebrand and his Maister.
- 1Brazutus the poisoner.Brazutus the poysoner.
After him succeeded Stephen the 9. by the election of the Clergy of Rome, contrary to their oath made to the Emperor. By this Stephen the Church of Milan was first brought under the subjection of the Romish Church: and shamed not to accuse the Emperor of heresy, for minishing the authority of the Roman sea: and at that time it was counted simony, to enjoy any spiritual living at a temporal mans hand. Which Stephen hearing to reign in diverse churches, especially of Burgundy and Italy, sent forth the Cardinal Hildebrand to reform the matter, he himself also earnest therein. In the mean while Stephanus tasting of Brazutus cup, fell sick: whereof Hildebrand hearing, hasted to Rome, & assembling the orders of the Clergy together, made them swear, that they should admit none bishop, but such as should be by the consent of all. This done, Hildebrand taketh his journey to Florence, belike to fetch the B. of Florence to install him: the clergy having sworn unto him, that none should be chosen B. before his return: but the people in his absence, elected one of their own city called Benedictus the 10. Whereof Hildebrand hearing, was greatly offended, & returning without Gerardus B. of Florence, caused the clergy to proceed to a new election: whereupon (they being afraid to do it at Rome) went to Seen, and there elected Gerardus bishop of Florence, named Nicolaus 2. who holding a council at Sutriū, through the help of duke Godfride and Gilbert, and other bishops in Italy, deposed the other Pope. Benedictus understanding himself to be set against by Hildebrand, unpoped himself, and went and dwelt at Velitras.