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Sir Simonds D'Ewes

English antiquarian and Puritan politician.

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Also known as D'Ewes

First appearance: religion and the rise of capitalism

Sir Simonds D'Ewes shows up with force in II: A Godly Discipline Versus the Religion of Trade. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Example of a Puritan who ascribed a fire to divine judgment on ill-gotten gains and avoided usurious investments in his will.
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In II: A Godly Discipline Versus the Religion of Trade: Example of a Puritan who ascribed a fire to divine judgment on ill-gotten gains and avoided usurious investments in his will.

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