Hugh Latimer

MedievalPoliticianEngland1487 — 1555

Oxford martyr, burned under Mary I.

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Quick Facts

Born

1487

Died

1555

Country

England

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)15

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score40.3

Hugh Latimer — Complete Timeline

1535 AD

Appointed Bishop of WorcesterPolitical Action

Latimer was appointed Bishop of Worcester by Henry VIII. He was a prominent Protestant reformer, preaching against Catholic practices and supporting the English Reformation.

English Reformation

Impact: national

1539 AD

Resigned as Bishop of WorcesterPolitical Action

Latimer resigned his bishopric in protest against the Six Articles, which reaffirmed Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation. This act demonstrated his commitment to Protestant principles.

Protestant Resistance

Impact: national

1555 AD

Burned at the Stake with Nicholas RidleyPolitical Action◆ Major

Under Mary I, Latimer was tried for heresy and burned at the stake in Oxford alongside Nicholas Ridley. His final words, 'We shall this day light such a candle...' became famous.

MartyrdomReligious Persecution

Impact: nationaltragic