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Thomas Cranmer
Leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury.
The record
Thomas Cranmer was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury. Born on 2 July 1489 in Aslockton, Cranmer died on 21 March 1556 in Oxford at the age of 66.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury (1533–1555). Cranmer studied at Jesus College and Magdalene College.
With a Wikipedia article in 64 languages, Thomas Cranmer is No. 5,698 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 2 July 1489, Aslockton
- Died
- 21 March 1556, Oxford (aged 66)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Anglican priest, theologian, canon law jurist
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Jesus College, Magdalene College
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 64
Did you know
44
Was 44 when first roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury (1533).
66
Lived to 66.
2 Jul
Shares a birthday with Hermann Hesse and Wisława Szymborska.
64
Has a Wikipedia article in 64 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1533–1555Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury
Connections
Thomas Cranmer
- FatherThomas Cranmer
- MotherAgnes Hatfield
- SpouseMargaret Cranmer
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