July 2 - 13 things you probably didn't know about Thomas Cranmer

Today is the anniversary of the birth of that famous Tudor clergyman, statesman, theologian, scholar and highly intelligent man, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury. He was born on 2nd July 1489 at Aslockton in Nottinghamshire.

 

Claire Ridgway, author of "On This Day in Tudor History", thought she'd mark the occasion by sharing a few facts that you might not know about this Tudor birthday boy. Thomas Cranmer is a fascinating Tudor man.

 

Link to article on the life of Thomas Cranmer - https://www.theanneboleynfiles.com/the-life-of-archbishop-thomas-cranmer/4902/ for more information.

 

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