Protestants wanting to cleanse the Church of England of Catholic influences were known as Puritans. They sought to purify the church's practices and governance, advocating for a more simple and direct form of worship based on their interpretation of The Bible. The Puritans played a significant role in the religious and political landscape of England during the 16th and 17th centuries, often facing persecution for their beliefs.
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