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Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century). Artist: Unknown

Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century). Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, fell victim to the desire of Edward's successor, Mary I, to return England to Catholicism. Cranmer was removed from his office, arrested, tried and convicted of charges of heresy and treason and burnt at the stake.
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Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century). Artist: Unknown
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Execution of Thomas Cranmer, Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury, Oxford, 1556 (mid 19th century). Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556), Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII and Edward VI, fell victim to the desire of Edward's successor, Mary I, to return England to Catholicism. Cranmer was removed from his office, arrested, tried and convicted of charges of heresy and treason and burnt at the stake.
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Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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2784 x 3762 px | 30.0 MB
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23.6 x 31.9 cm | 9.3 x 12.5 in (300 dpi)