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John Lilburne
(born 1614?, Greenwich, near London, Eng. — died Aug. 29, 1657, Eltham, Kent) English revolutionary. A Separatist, he joined the Puritan opposition to Charles I and helped smuggle Puritan pamphlets into England, for which he was imprisoned (1638 – 40). He became an officer in the Parliamentary army but resigned in 1645 rather than subscribe to the Solemn League and Covenant. He became a master propagandist for the Levelers and criticized Parliament for failing to meet their demands. He was imprisoned (1645 – 47) but remained very popular with Londoners and was twice acquitted of treason.

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