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Focusing on the intellectual journey of Francis à Sancta Clara, this biography highlights his pivotal role in the revival of the English Franciscan province and his efforts to reconcile the Church of England with Rome during the 17th century. Born into a Protestant family, he became a significant theologian, advocating for moderate Anglican doctrines and the separation of church and state. His extensive Latin writings emphasize the importance of freedom of conscience, marking him as a notable figure in the historiography of English Catholicism.