Background
He was the son of Richard Stanyhurst and was born at Brussels.
He was the son of Richard Stanyhurst and was born at Brussels.
He was a prolific author of Latin religious works, one of which, Dei immortalis in corpore mortali patientis historia, was widely popular, and was translated into many languages. He chiefly resided at Brussels, and preached in both English and Dutch. He died in Belgium on 10 January 1663.