It was in the latter half of the sixteenth century, that unitarianism or Socinianism assumed a front rank position in Europe, having its chief strength in Poland, with considerable force in Holland and England.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
unitarianism was carried from Poland into Transylvania by a physician, George Blandrata, and a preacher Francis David or Davides, who obtained the support and countenance of the then ruler of the country.
"Theological Essays"
Charles Bradlaugh
Fieldhead, near Leeds, 18 March, 1733. Brought up as a Calvinist, he found his way to broad unitarianism.
"A Biographical Dictionary of Freethinkers of All Ages and Nations"
Joseph Mazzini Wheeler