Goodwin was an independent minister who, at times, preached at coffee houses and published theological tracts while residing in London and Pinner, Middlesex.
Reference:
T. M. Lawrence, ‘Goodwin, Thomas (c.1650-1708?), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/10997 [accessed 21 June 2013]).
John Beaumont was a natural philosopher, geologist, translator, and writer who contributed specimens to the Royal Society’s collection.
Reference:
Scott Mandelbrote, ‘Beaumont, John (c.1640-1731)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Sept 2010 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/1876 [accessed 1 Sept 2011]).
John Hough (1651-1743) was the President of Magdalen College, Oxford and the Bishop of Worcester. He published several anti-Catholic pamphlets during his career.
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Julian Lock, ‘Hough, John (1651-1743)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/13862 [accessed 14 June 2011]).
Thomas Pelham-Holles, (1693-1768) Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne and 1st Duke of Newcastle under Lyme, served Sir Robert Walpole for over 20 years and became Prime Minister in the 1750s.
Reference:
Reed Browning, ‘Holles, Thomas Pelham-, duke of Newcastle upon Tyne and first duke of Newcastle under Lyme (1693-1768)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, May 2011 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/21801 [accessed 17 July 2013]).
John Martyn (1699-1768) was a botanist. He became Professor of Botany at Cambridge, though he was absent most of the time. In 1730 he moved to Chelsea to have access to the Chelsea Physic Garden. Martyn published botanical works throughout his career.
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D. E. Allen, ‘Martyn, John (1699-1768)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2012 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/18235 [accessed 17 July 2013]).
William North (1678-1734), 6th Baron North, 2nd Baron Grey of Rolleston, and Jacobite Earl North was an army officer. He married Maria Margarette (1690?-1762) in 1705, the daughter of Holland’s treasurer. He was involved in Jacobite plots after the South Sea Bubble crash.
Reference:
Lawrence B. Smith, ‘North, William, sixth Baron North, second Baron Grey of Rolleston, and Jacobite Earl North (1678–1734)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/20317 [accessed 9 July 2014]).
Henry Herbert (1689-1750) was 9th Earl of Pembroke and had a keen interest in architecture. Upon George I’s accession Herbert was appointed Lord of the Bedchamber to the Prince of Wales. He was also close to George II.
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T. P. Connor, ‘Herbert, Henry, ninth earl of Pembroke and sixth earl of Montgomery (c.1689–1750)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, May 2009 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/13033 [accessed 2 July 2014]).
Nathaniel Johnston was a physician, antiquarian, and political theorist celebrated for his book ‘The Excellency of Monarchical Government’ (1686).
Reference:
Mark Goldie, ‘Johnston, Nathaniel (bap. 1629?, d. 1705)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/14946 [accessed 21 June 2013]).
George Waldron was an antiquary and British official on the Isle of Man. He published a study on the island and Manx culture in 1726.
Reference:
Elizabeth Baigent, ‘Waldron, George (1689/90-1726×31)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/28450 [accessed 18 July 2013]).
John Flamsteed (1646-1719) was an astronomer, had a crucial role in the founding the of the Royal Observatory, and participated in academic debates relating to astronomy.
Reference:
Frances Willmoth, ‘Flamsteed, John (1646-1719)’, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, (Oxford University Press, 2004; online edn, Jan 2008 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/9669 [accessed 21 June 2013]).