born 1614?, Greenwich, near London, Eng.
died Aug. 29, 1657, Eltham, Kent
English revolutionary.
A Separatist, he joined the Puritan opposition to Charles I and helped smuggle Puritan pamphlets into England, for which he was imprisoned (1638–40). He became an officer in the Parliamentary army but resigned in 1645 rather than subscribe to the Solemn League and Covenant . He became a master propagandist for the Leveler s and criticized Parliament for failing to meet their demands. He was imprisoned (1645–47) but remained very popular with Londoners and was twice acquitted of treason.