Значение слова GAUDEN в Литературной энциклопедии

JOHN (1605-1662).-Theologian, _b._ at Mayfield in Essex, and _ed._ at Camb. His claim to remembrance rests on his being the reputed author of _Eikon Basilike_ (the Royal Image), a book purporting to be written by Charles I. during his imprisonment, and containing religious meditations and defences of his political acts. _Pub._ immediately after the King's execution, it produced an extraordinary effect, so much so that Charles II. is reported to have said that, had it been _pub._ a week earlier, it would have saved his father's life. There seems now to be little doubt that Gauden was the author. At all events he claimed to be recompensed for his services, and was made Bishop successively of Exeter and Worcester, apparently on the strength of these claims. The work passed through 50 ed. within a year, and was answered by Milton in his _Iconoclastes_ (the Image-breaker).