William Tyndale

William Tyndale

writer
translator
theologian
linguist
Kingdom of England
✝️Protestantism
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William Tyndale was an English Biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution. He translated much of the Bible into English and was influenced by the works of prominent Protestant Reformers such as Martin Luther.

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1494 – 1536
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Background

Born in
Gloucester
Educated at
Hertford CollegeMagdalen College SchoolKatharine Lady Berkeley's School

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  • 1494

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  • 1536

    Died

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