(Urban), a learned writer, born at London in 1613. He distinguished himself in his youth by his knowledge of the belles lettres; and became secretary of state to queen Christina of Sweden. Several German princes invited him to their courts; and Charles-Lewis, the elector palatine, retained him under the title of councillor. After the death of that prince, he returned to France, and became preceptor to the duke of Maine. At length retiring to London, he died there in 1701, aged 88. He was the author of several books; and amongst others, of an Universal History, which has been often reprinted.