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Arundel, Thomas b. 1353 d. 1414
Archbishop of Canterbury. He was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1397 and again from 1397 to 1399. He vehemently opposed the Lollards which were a political and reglious group who were in favour of the common people. Arundel insisted that the church publications should be in Latin, which meant that the common man could not understand them. The Catholic Church was fearful of the Lollards which lead Arundel to direct a backlash against them. He crowned King Henry IV in 1399. In 2006, he was recently...[Read More] (Bio by: s.canning)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Bale, John b. November 21, 1495 d. November, 1563
Clergyman, Dramatist, Historian. A zealous advocate of Protestant reform, he vigorously expressed his views in his writings. His drama "King John" (c.1538) is considered the first English historical play, a genre later developed to its zenith by Shakespeare. Bale was born at Cove, near Dunwich in Suffolk, England. He entered the Carmelite Order at age 12 and then studied at Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was initially exposed to Protestantism. In 1536 he left the Carmelites to...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Becket, Thomas [memorial] b. 1118 d. December 29, 1170
Roman Catholic Saint. The Archbishop of Canterbury under King Henry II, he was a powerful and ambitious prelate who supported the authority of the Pope over the dictates of the King. As a result Henry had Becket assassinated on the site his memorial now stands on the December 29, 1170, a sword being driven through the top of his skull. He was canonized two years later. The `A' which his name is frequently listed with is a relatively recent invention and was not part of his original name.
Cause of death: executed
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: The Martyrdom
Berthe of France
British Monarch. She reigned as the Queen of Kent. She was the daughter of King Charibert of France and the wife of King Ethelbert. Mother of King Ethelred. She was born around 539 and died in 597 AD. Berthe brought French customs to the Kentish court. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Bradwardine, Thomas b. 1290 d. August 26, 1349
Religious Figure. He served as the Archbishop of Canterbury and noted Oxford academic. He died from the Plague after coming back from Europe. He and others like William of Occam were on the cutting edge of English intellectual life. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Bregwin
Roman Catholic Saint. He was the 12th Bishop of Canterbury and his letters to a saint in Germany are still in existence. He died around 764 AD and his Feast Day is August 26th. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Broughton, William Grant
Religious Leader. He was the first Bishop and Metropolitan of Australia (1834 to 1853).
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: the Nave
Chichele, Henry b. 1362 d. April 12, 1443
Religious Leader. He served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1414 until his death, and was founder of All Souls College, Oxford.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Claggett, Thomas John [cenotaph] b. October 2, 1743 d. August 3, 1816
He was the first Bishop of Maryland and the first Bishop to be consecrated in the USA. He was also Chaplain to the United States Senate. He was a direct descendant of George Clagett, three times mayor of Canterbury.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: The Cloisters
de Coligny, Odet b. July 10, 1517 d. February 14, 1571
Cardinal, french nobility. Son of marshal Gaspard de Coligny and Louise de Montmorency, and younger brother of admiral Gaspard de Coligny. He was sixteen years old when he was promoted to the cardinalate in 1533. He participated in the conclave of the following year and that of 1549/1550. He protected Ronsard and Rabelais, the latter even dedicated his "Quart Livre" to him. In 1560 he was named grand inquisitor of France, but the parliament of Paris impeded him in his work. In April 1561 he...[Read More] (Bio by: Lutetia)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: Trinity chapel
Deusdedit
Roman Catholic Saint. He was the 6th Archbishop of Canterbury. Born in England he became bishop in 655 AD and died around 664 AD. His Feast Day is January 14th. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Edward of Woodstock 'The Black Prince' b. June 15, 1330 d. June 8, 1376
English Royalty. Born the eldest son of Edward III and Queen Philippa of Hainault at Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire, he was known in his lifetime as Edward of Woodstock. He was created Earl of Chester in 1333. He was created Duke of Cornwall in 1337, the first duke created in England; and was invested as Prince of Wales in 1343. With England embroiled in what has become known as the Hundred Years War, the prince joined his father in battle against the French. He maintained the practice of using...[Read More] (Bio by: Iola)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: Trinity Chapel
Fisher, Geoffrey b. May 5, 1887 d. September 15, 1972
Religious Figure. Baron of Lambeth. Archbishop of Canterbury (1945-61). He crowned the present Queen, Elizabeth II.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Fotherby, Charles d. 1619
Fotherby was Dean of Canterbury Cathedral.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: The Chapel of Our Lady Martyrdom. Behind the site of Thomas Becket's murder
Fursey
Roman Catholic Saint. He was born in Ireland about 567 AD and died about 650 AD. Fursey was known for having intense visions and for missionary work in both England and France. His Feast Day is January 16th. (Bio by: girlofcelje)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Gibbons, Orlando b. 1583 d. June 5, 1625
Composer. He was the first important musician of England's Jacobean period. His consort songs "The Silver Swanne" and "The Cryes of London" (both 1612) are among the finest examples of the English madrigal. The latter makes use of the street cries of merchants and vendors to paint an evocative picture of London in his time. Gibbons wrote some 40 verse anthems for church use, some of which, including "O Clap Your Hands" and "Behold, I Bring You Glad Tidings", are still in the Anglican...[Read More] (Bio by: Robert Edwards)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: The Nave
Gipps, George b. 1791 d. February 28, 1847
Gipps was Governor of New South Wales from 24th February 1838 to 12th July 1846.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: The Cloisters, with his wife, Elizabeth
Henry IV b. April 3, 1367 d. March 21, 1413
English Monarch. The son of John of Gaunt and Blanche of Lancaster, Henry, Duke of Lancaster had an on/off relationship with his cousin, King Richard II. He was one of the nobles who persecuted Richard's advisors and favorites, but his excellence as a soldier earned him Richard's favor. However, Richard's increasing suspicions led to Henry's banishment for 10 years. When Richard confiscated John of Gaunt's vast Lancastrian estates in 1399, Henry invaded England while the king was on campaign on...[Read More] (Bio by: VampireRed)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Plot: Trinity Chapel
Howley, William
Archbishop of Canterbury 1828-48, he crowned Queen Victoria.
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England
Joan of Navarre b. 1370 d. July 9, 1437
French, English royalty; queen consort of King Henry IV. Also known as Joanna, she was the daughter of Charles II (Charles the Bad), King of Navarre and his wife Princess Joan, daughter of King John II of France. She married John V, Duke of Brittany, on October 2, 1386. They had nine children, seven of whom survived childhood. The Duke died in 1399, and Joan served as regent for her son John VI until 1401, when a marriage was arranged between her and Henry IV, King of England. They were married...[Read More] (Bio by: VampireRed)
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury, Kent, England

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