(John), son to the authors of *The Prefect State of England,* and continuator of that useful work, was admitted into Trinity College, Oxford, 1685; but it doth not appear that he took any degree.

Before the Continuation just mentioned, he was author of "Dissertations historical, critical, theological, and moral, on the most memorable events of the Old and New Testaments, with Chronological Tables;" one vol. folio; and translated a variety of works from the French, Dutch, and other languages. He likewise was F. R. S. and communicated some pieces, inserted in the Philosophical Transactions. It was said of him that he understood fifteen languages; but it is certain that he was master of the Greek, Latin, French, High and Low Dutch, Portuguese, and Italian. Though he was qualified for employment, he had none but that of Gentleman-Usher to George Prince of Denmark. After a useful and well-spent life, he died in the year 1724. He was a very pious and good man, and earnest in promoting the advancement of religion, and the interests of true Christianity; for which purpose he kept a large correspondence abroad.