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The member of a municipal community. More or less the equivalent of the German "Stadtrat". In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aldermen of the City of London were very often merchants and very often Puritans. | The member of a municipal community. More or less the equivalent of the German "Stadtrat". In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aldermen of the City of London were very often merchants and very often [[Puritanism|Puritans]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:37, 21 January 2013
The member of a municipal community. More or less the equivalent of the German "Stadtrat". In the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aldermen of the City of London were very often merchants and very often Puritans.