Great, a difficult pick and the clue certainly helped! Good game, I will get a new one up now.

Aristocrat wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 10:39 pm

John Fell?

(Just looking up wiki nursery rhymes, though I’m not entirely sure how his bio squares with not being considered a writer)

John Fell is correct!

About being a writer, that was an error on my part. There didn't seem to be any notable works by him, so I didn't it consider him a writer at the time of answering the question.

John Fell?

(Just looking up wiki nursery rhymes, though I’m not entirely sure how his bio squares with not being considered a writer)

damo666 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:12 pm

DreamTrawler wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:02 pm

If no one has any ideas for guesses, maybe we can formulate a 20th question?

Some options - time period
inquiring as to the nature of the work they are the subject of
syllables in name or another list of common names like John etc
whether they were burned at the stake

How about died before 1666?

No

I'll give a final hint that this person is the subject of a work that is, according to wikipedia, a nursery rhyme.

damo666 wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 5:12 pm

DreamTrawler wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:02 pm

If no one has any ideas for guesses, maybe we can formulate a 20th question?

Some options - time period
inquiring as to the nature of the work they are the subject of
syllables in name or another list of common names like John etc
whether they were burned at the stake

How about died before 1666?

I think this is a good question

I support anyone who has a good 20th question to just go for it and ask - the game has already been going on for a week and we just had a good stretch with no activity. Let's get to guessing.

Without knowing the answer I can't comment on this outside of a hypothetical, but if the person is fairly obscure perhaps a more accessible choice would be in order next time.

DreamTrawler wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 08, 2024 4:02 pm

If no one has any ideas for guesses, maybe we can formulate a 20th question?

Some options - time period
inquiring as to the nature of the work they are the subject of
syllables in name or another list of common names like John etc
whether they were burned at the stake

How about died before 1666?

If no one has any ideas for guesses, maybe we can formulate a 20th question?

Some options - time period
inquiring as to the nature of the work they are the subject of
syllables in name or another list of common names like John etc
whether they were burned at the stake

I guessed Odie, so im doing my part.

A hint to bump the thread and move the game along: This person's other source of fame is being the subject of a written work.

DreamTrawler wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:13 pm

12,,15,17. Primarily known for involvement in religion - but also well known for another field, which may or may not be military, science, or philosophy

I wouldn't call this person's other source of fame a field per se, just something that they're known for.

Hominidae wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 03, 2024 11:05 am

Rephrasing my earlier question: primarily associated with Protestantism?

Yes

Rephrasing my earlier question: primarily associated with Protestantism?

1,2,4,9. Born in what is currently England or Shikoku
3,10. Broadly involved in politics, but has never held a title in the Peerage of England
5. Not a writer
6,7,8,11,16. Real Human born 1651 or earlier, alive in either 1454-1603, 1642-1651, and/or 1775-1783, and died 1642 or later
12,,15,17. Primarily known for involvement in religion - but also well known for another field, which may or may not be military, science, or philosophy
13. Male
14. Not named one of the following names, or a derivative of them: Adam,Albert,Alexander,Alfie,Alfred,Archie,Benjamin,Blake,Bobby,Carter,Charles,Charlie,Chester,Daniel,David,Dylan,Edward,Frankie,Freddie,Frederick,Gabriel,George,Grayson,Harrison,Harry,Harvey,Henry,Oliver,Reggie,Reuben,Riley,Roman,Ronnie,Rory,Rowan,Rupert,Samuel,Sebastian,Sonny,Stanley,Theodore,Thomas,Tobias,Toby,Tommy,William,Yusuf,Zachary
18. Died in the country of his birth

Not:
Odie (Pengwinja)

DreamTrawler wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:09 pm

btw, are we at 20 questions?

(including unanswered)

By my count the guessers have two questions left. Also, I said yes about religion, but this person has another primary source of fame. I think both are about equal, so I'll say yes to questions regarding either.

wintergreen wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 02, 2024 10:46 am

Did he die in the country of his birth?

Yes

Hominidae wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 02, 2024 11:25 am

Primarily known as a leader or influential person within Protestantism?

I will scratch this question, since the answer is probably "yes" anyway.

Wattsthematter wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 02, 2024 2:58 pm

Looks like it.. Let's scratch my stupid question about 2 syllables in the first name for now

It's a good question though!

Looks like it.. Let's scratch my stupid question about 2 syllables in the first name for now

btw, are we at 20 questions?

(including unanswered)