The HORRIFIC Execution Of Thomas Cranmer

One of the most influential churchmen during the Tudor era was Thomas Cranmer. Under Henry VIII's reign he became the Archbishop of Canterbury and became very close to the King. He advised the King of important matters on religion, but also when the King needed rid of his wives, Cranmer was set to work. It would be Archbishop Thomas Cranmer who would declare Catherine of Aragon and Henry's marriage invalid, claim Anne Boleyn to be valid, look for reasons for Anne's execution and much more.

He was incredibly important, and was a leading figure in reforming the Church of England. He became a leading Protestant and carried on his big reforms during the reign of Edward VI. He acted as one of Edward's protectors following the young King rising to the throne. However under Mary I/Bloody Mary he would meet a tragic end. When Mary I came onto the throne, she was Catholic and began to persecute leading Protestants. Thomas Cranmer and Mary had a strong dislike for each other, as Cranmer had caused her mother, Catherine of Aragon's downfall.

Despite recanting and acknowledging the Catholic religion as superior, Thomas Cranmer was executed by being burned at the stake. He was claimed to be a heretic and was burned in Oxford in public. His execution was incredible unlawful and brutal. Join us today as we look at 'The Horrific Execution of Thomas Cranmer.'

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