Hugh Latimer

Hugh Latimer (b. approx. 1470, d. October 16, 1555) was a famous Protestant martyr.

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1470 - October 16 - 1555 - Protestant - Martyr

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Latimer was born into a family of farmers in Thurcaston, Leicestershire. From around 14 years of age he started to attend Christ's College, Cambridge, and was known as a good student. After receiving his academic degrees and being ordained, he developed a reputation as a very zealous Roman Catholic. At first he opposed the Lutheran opinion of his day, but his views changed after meeting the clergyman Thomas Bilney.

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Thurcaston - Leicestershire - Christ's College, Cambridge - Academic degree - Ordained - Zealous - Luther - Thomas Bilney

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In 1510 he was elected a Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge and in 1522 became university preacher. He became noted for his reformist teachings, which attracted the attention of the authorities. During King Henry VIII's reign he was twice imprisoned in the Tower of London (1539 and 1546) and, under Queen Mary I, was tried for his beliefs and teachings in Oxford and imprisoned. In 1555 he was executed by burning outside Balliol College, Oxford.

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1510 - Clare College, Cambridge - 1522 - Reformist - King Henry VIII - Tower of London - 1539 - 1546 - Queen Mary I - Oxford - Imprisoned - 1555 - Executed by burning - Balliol College, Oxford

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Nicholas Ridley was executed with Latimer, who is quoted as having said to him:

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:Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.

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The Latimer room in Clare College is named after him.

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