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John Evelyn's Diary. 10th June 1647. We concluded about my marriage, in order to which I went to St. Germains, where his Majesty [aged 17], then Prince of Wales, had his court, to desire of Dr. Earle [aged 46], then one of his chaplains (since Dean of Westminster Abbey, Clerk of the Closet, and Bishop of Salisbury), that he would accompany me to Paris, which he did; and, on Thursday, 27th of June 1647, he married us in Sir Richard Browne's [aged 42] chapel, between the hours of eleven and twelve, some few select friends being present. And this being Corpus Christi feast, was solemnly observed in this country; the streets were sumptuously hung with tapestry, and strewed with flowers.
John Evelyn's Diary. 25th December 1660. Preached at the Abbey [Map], Dr. Earle [aged 59], Clerk of his Majesty's Closet, and my dear friend, now Dean of Westminster Abbey, on Luke II 13, 14, condoling the breach made in the public joy by the lamented death of the Princess [deceased].
In 1664 Archbishop John Dolben [aged 39] was appointed Clerk of the Closet.
In 1668 Bishop Walter Blandford [aged 52] was appointed Clerk of the Closet.
After 29th April 1669 Bishop Nathaniel Crew 3rd Baron Crew [aged 36] was appointed Clerk of the Closet to King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 38].
From 1685 Bishop Thomas Sprat [aged 50] was appointed Clerk of the Closet which post he held until 1687.
Roger Whitley's Diary. 8th June 1690. Sonday, (Whitsonday) his Majesty [aged 39] went from Peele to Chester; (Portland [aged 40], Scarborough [aged 40] & Warrington [aged 38] in the coach with him interl); I, Bidolph & one of his servants followed the Guards, &c.( the Mayor, Aldermen met him at Boughton, the Livery & Bearers in the streete interl); he went directly to the Cathedral [Map], sate in the Bishops seate; the Bishop [aged 57] attended him as Clarke of the Closet; then preached; after sermon took coach immediately at the church doore, soe to dinner at Geaton, &c. I had 2 pockets picked in the church & severall others besides myselfe; the Mayor invited me but I refused him; I, Bidolph & G.Mainwaring [aged 47] dined with Streete; severall came here to us; Bellot & I went thence to visit Sir Thomas Delves [aged 37], &c. I left Bellot there; went to Jacksons; there were Bidolph, Streete, G.Mainwaring, my 2 sons, Warburton, Wright, Governor (but he stayd not), Colonel Harman, another officer,&c. I and Bidolph & Roger left them past 7; came home neare 9; found Mr Offley there, he stayd all night.
From 1746 to 1752 Bishop Joseph Butler [aged 53] served as Clerk of the Closet to King George II of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 62].
In 1816 Bishop George Pelham [aged 49] was appointed Clerk of the Closet.
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In 1746 Dean Edward Townshend [aged 26] was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Closet.
In 1760 Reverend Newton Ogle [aged 34] was appointed Deputy Clerk of the Closet.