William Laud (aug 6, 1633 – jan 10, 1645)

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believed in episcopalianism, or rule by bishops
"Laudianism" emphasised liturgical ceremony and clerical hierarchy
prefigures what is now known as high church
accused of Arminianism (≠ Calvinism)
persecuted puritans incl William Prynne
deeply unpopular
executed during First Civil War

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