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John Milton

English poet and Puritan whose work reflects the ethical and religious concerns of the era.

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Also known as Milton

First appearance: iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism

John Milton first appears in 0009 iv the religious foundations of worldly asceticism.

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SFSebastian FranckHVH. von SternbergMLMartin LutherJCJohn CalvinRBRichard BaxterJMJohn Milton

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