1605-1682. English author and physician. Born
in London, he travelled widely in Europe
before settling in Norwich in 1637. He is
displayed a richness of style in Religio
Medici/The Religion of a Doctor 1643, a
justification of his profession; Vulgar
Errors 1646, an examination of popular legend
and superstition; Urn Burial and The Garden
of Cyrus 1658; and Christian Morals,
published posthumously in 1717.