Later life and knighthood Thomas Browne

an illustration of sir thomas browne s house in norwich

in religio medici, browne confirmed belief, in accordance vast majority of seventeenth century european society, in existence of angels , witchcraft. attended 1662 bury st. edmunds witch trial, citation of similar trial in denmark may have influenced jury s minds of guilt of 2 accused women, subsequently executed crime of witchcraft.

in 1671 king charles ii, accompanied court, visited norwich. courtier john evelyn, had corresponded browne, took use of royal visit call upon learned doctor of european fame , wrote of visit, whole house , garden paradise , cabinet of rarities , of best collection, amongst medails, books, plants, natural things .

during visit, charles visited browne s home. banquet held in civic hall st. andrews royal visit. obliged honour notable local, name of mayor of norwich proposed king knighthood. mayor, however, declined honour , proposed browne s name instead.