Hugh Latimer

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Hugh Latimer (1485-1555) was an English bishop and Protestant martyr during the reign of Queen Mary I. Latimer was a prominent figure in the early stages of the English Reformation and was known for his fiery sermons, which challenged the authority of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as the Bishop of Worcester from 1535 to 1539 and was a close advisor to King Henry VIII. During the reign of Queen Mary I, Latimer was arrested for heresy and burned at the stake in 1555. He is remembered as one of the Oxford Martyrs, who were key figures in the English Reformation and helped lay the foundations for the Church of England.

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