People not belonging to the clergy.
Laity
Fact of the Day
Peter, one of William II's chaplains, reputedly got pregnant...
Quote of the Day
"I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.
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~ Thomas Edison
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.