William Allen (1532-1594) English prelate; created Cardinal 1587. On accession of Elizabeth I went into exile. Founded English colleges to train missionaries to reconvert England to Roman Catholicism. Died in Rome. Engraving

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William Allen (1532-1594) English prelate; created Cardinal 1587. On accession of Elizabeth I went into exile. Founded English colleges to train missionaries to reconvert England to Roman Catholicism. Died in Rome. Engraving

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