Locke owed opulence to Somers.
By Somers Addison was drawn forth from a cell in a college.

In distant countries the name of Somers was mentioned with respect and gratitude by great scholars and poets who had never seen his face.

He was the benefactor of Leclerc.

He was the friend of Filicaja.

Neither political nor religious differences prevented him from extending his powerful protection to merit.