Thomas Cranmer (2 July 1489 – 21 March 1556) was a leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI and, … See more

Cranmer was born in 1489 at Aslockton in Nottinghamshire, England. He was a younger son of Thomas Cranmer by his wife Agnes … See more

Cranmer was not immediately accepted by the bishops within his province. When he attempted a canonical visitation, he had to avoid locations … See more

Historians know nothing definite about Cranmer's early schooling. He probably attended a grammar school in his village. At the age of 14, … See more

Henry VIII's first marriage had its origins in 1502 when his elder brother, Arthur, died. Their father, Henry VII, then betrothed Arthur's widow, … See more

While Cranmer was following Charles through Italy, he received a royal letter dated 1 October 1532 informing him that he had been … See more

Continental reformer Philipp Melanchthon was aware that he was very much admired by Henry. In early 1539, Melanchthon wrote several … See more