John Whitgift
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John Whitgift was a prominent English churchman and theologian who played a significant role during the Elizabethan era. He served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 until his death in 1604. Whitgift was known for his staunch defense of the Anglican Church and his opposition to Puritanism, which aimed to reform the Church of England. His tenure was marked by a vigorous attempt to maintain ecclesiastical order and a focus on the supremacy of the Church amid rising tensions with dissenters.
Geburtsdatum
January 1, 1530
Geburtsort
Great Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
Todesdatum
February 4, 1604
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