Execution of Hugh Faringdon
Hugh Faringdon is hanged, drawn and quartered after conviction for treason during the final suppression of Reading Abbey.
Role range: 1539
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Hugh Faringdon Biography and Timeline
Follow Hugh Faringdon through 2 dated historical records for England.
Hugh Faringdon, historical timeline
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1539
Hugh Faringdon Arrested during Abbey Suppression
Hugh Faringdon is arrested as royal authorities move against Reading Abbey and accuse its abbot of treason during the final dissolution campaign.
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