Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Jewel Biography and Timeline

Follow John Jewel through 6 dated historical records for England.

John Jewel, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1555–1563Years on this page

1555

Exile of John Jewel

Religion / Church of England

Jews are forced into a Marian exile

1559

Bishop

Bishop of Salisbury · Salisbury · Religion / Church of England

Appointed Bishop of Salisbury

1562

Apology of the Church of England

Bishop of Salisbury · Arts / Literature

Publication of "Apology of the Church of England"

Apology of the Church of England

Bishop of Salisbury · London · Religion / Church of England

Jewel argues that the English church restores early Christian doctrine

Role range: 1562-1562

Claims the Church of England was founded to

Bishop of Salisbury · Religion / Church of England

Claims the Church of England was founded to return to early Christian practices

1563

Apology of the Church of England

Bishop of Salisbury · London · Religion / Church of England

Jewel publishes a defence of the Elizabethan Church of England

Role range: 1559-1571

Records, sources and methodology

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