John Dee 1527-1609

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  • John Dee was adviser to Elizabeth 1 and was consulted on the best date for her coronation in 1558


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  • He is credited with coining the term 'The British Empire'


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  • Warden of Chetham's College Manchester 1595-1605


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  • The Protestant Church was suspicious of 'bad' magic or the occult and some magicians were burned at the stake


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  • John Dee was later discredited and associated with the occult including the use of a crystal ball to communicate with angels and summoning the devil


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  • He died in poverty after his reputation was discredited under James 1


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  • John Dee is thought by some critics to be a

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