Nicholas Ridley
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Renaissance
- Categories: Religion, Ethics
- Subcategories: Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Theology, Theologians, Protestantism, Protestants, Priests, Ministers, Clergy
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
Article abstract: The English bishop and Protestant reformer Nicholas Ridley worked closely with Archbishop Thomas Cranmer to consolidate the reformation of the Church of England. Through his theological writings and by his martyrdom under Queen Mary Tudor, Ridley helped to further the development of the Anglican Church.
Early Life
Nicholas Ridley was born in Northumberland (modern Northumbria), probably at Willimotiswick, South Tynedale, around the year 1500. He was the younger son of Christopher Ridley of Unthank Hall and Ann Blenkinsop. Nicholas had...
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