Timothy Cruso

Timothy Cruso (baptized 8 September 1657, died 26 November 1697) was an English Presbyterian minister. Born in London, he was educated at Spalding Grammar School and Hoxton Academy before becoming a dissenting preacher around 1680. By 1684, he served as pastor of an independent congregation in the capital.

Cruso held notable positions, including Reader at Dr. Williams's Charity at the Old Jewry (1685) and chaplain to Lord Monmouth's army during the Glorious Revolution (1688). He was a significant figure in London's Dissenting community and an influential preacher and author. His works include sermons on subjects such as the revolution of 1688, eschatology, and moral themes.

After his death, Cruso was buried at Bunhill Fields, a site for nonconformist burials. His life and contributions are documented in historical sources, including biographies like "The History of Dissenters" (1833) and Alexander Gordon's entry in the Dictionary of National Biography (1888).