Matthew Sutcliffe | |
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| Born | c. 1550 |
| Died | 1629 |
| Known for | Dean of Exeter |
| Parent(s) | John Sutcliffe Margaret Owlsworth |
Matthew Sutcliffe (1550? – 1629) was an English clergyman, academic and lawyer. He became Dean of Exeter, and wrote extensively on religious matters as a controversialist. He served as chaplain to His Majesty King James I of England. He was the founder of Chelsea College, a royal centre for the writing of theological literature that was closed at the behest of Charles I.[1] He also played a part in the early settlement of New England as an investor.