The longest sword, the strongest lungs, the most voices, are false measures of truth.
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| Birth: | 1609 |
| Death: | 1683 |
| Nationality: | British |
| Profession: | Philosopher |
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Benjamin Whichcote entered Emmanuel College, Cambridge in 1628. In 1637, he was ordained, a deacon and priest at the same time. In 1643, he married and took up priestly duties in a Cambridge-dispensed church in North Cadbury, Somerset. In 1644, he became Provost of King's College due to Parliamentary control of the universities; however, he was the only new head of house who did not subscribe to the National Covenant.
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