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In addition to his academic pursuits, Aldrich was also involved in the Church of England and was appointed as a chaplain to King James I in 1603. He later became the Dean of Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford and was a prominent member of the English clergy during his time.
Aldrich died in 1640, leaving behind a legacy as a distinguished scholar and churchman
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