Stephen Gardiner
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Renaissance
- Categories: Government and Politics, Religion, Ethics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs
- Subcategories: Reformation, Christianity, Christians, Churches, Priests, Ministers, Clergy
- Curriculum: British History, Renaissance History, Medieval History/Middle Ages
Article abstract: As one of the most talented of the defenders of religious conservatism and traditional doctrine in early Tudor England, Gardiner fought the advance of Protestantism in church and state. Although his personal efforts were largely successful, ultimately his cause suffered defeat.
Early Life
Stephen Gardiner was born about 1497 at Bury St. Edmunds, England. His parents were the well-to-do clothmaker John Gardiner and his wife, Agnes. Stephen appears to have been the youngest of three sons and as early as 1507 was destined for university...
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