Death of Thomas Cranmer
Death of Thomas Cranmer
Role range: 1762-1796
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Thomas Cranmer Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Thomas Cranmer through 83 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Cranmer, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
83Distinct records
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1556–1556Years on this page
1556
Execution
Holds his hand in the fire which signed the annulment of Henry VIII from Catherine. Burnt at the stake by Mary I
Role range: 1762-1796
Execution
Cranmer is burned after repudiating his recantations
Role range: 1533-1556
Records, sources and methodology
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