Arundel Thomas

MedievalPoliticianEngland1353 — 1414

Archbishop who opposed the Lollard heresy.

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Quick Facts

Born

1353

Died

1414

Country

England

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score48.0

Arundel Thomas — Complete Timeline

1396 AD

Appointment as Archbishop of CanterburyPolitical Action◆ Major

Thomas Arundel was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury by King Richard II. He became the highest-ranking cleric in England and a key figure in the kingdom's religious and political affairs.

AppointmentCanterburyChurch

Impact: national

1399 AD

Exile and Return with Henry BolingbrokePolitical Action◆ Major

Arundel was exiled by Richard II but returned with Henry Bolingbroke. He crowned Henry IV as king, legitimizing the Lancastrian usurpation and becoming a key supporter of the new dynasty.

ExileLancastrianUsurpation

Impact: national

1401 AD

Suppression of the Lollard MovementPolitical Action◆ Major

Arundel led the campaign against the Lollards, followers of John Wycliffe. He secured the passage of the statute 'De Heretico Comburendo', which authorized the burning of heretics, and oversaw the trial and execution of William Sawtrey.

HeresyLollardsPersecution

Impact: nationaldestructive

1409 AD

Constitutions of OxfordPolitical Action◆ Major

Arundel issued the Constitutions of Oxford, which banned the translation of the Bible into English without diocesan approval and prohibited the teaching of Wycliffe's ideas at Oxford University. These measures aimed to suppress Lollard influence.

CensorshipLollardsOxford

Impact: nationaldestructive