Hugh Latimer Biography and Timeline

Birth of Hugh Latimer

Hugh Latimer is born in Leicestershire and later becomes a prominent Protestant preacher and bishop during the English Reformation.

Birth of Hugh Latimer

Born at Thurcaston in Leicestershire.

Role range: 1487-1555

Priesthood

Is ordained priest after Cambridge study.

Role range: 1514-1555

Conversion to Reform

Is influenced by reform-minded Cambridge scholars.

Role range: 1524-1524

Thomas Bilney

Thomas Bilney helps turn Latimer toward evangelical reform.

Role range: 1524-1524

Reform Preaching

Begins preaching against abuses in late medieval religion.

Role range: 1525-1530

Cambridge Sermons

His reform preaching attracts attention and opposition.

Role range: 1529-1529

Royal Favour

Gains favour among supporters of evangelical reform.

Role range: 1530-1535

Sermons before Henry VIII

Preaches before Henry VIII and gains royal notice.

Role range: 1531-1531

Opposition to Clerical Abuse

Attacks clerical corruption in sermons.

Role range: 1532-1532

Anne Boleyn Circle

Associates with reformers around Anne Boleyn's court.

Role range: 1533-1536

Royal Supremacy

Supports the royal supremacy over the English church.

Role range: 1534-1534

Bishop of Worcester

Appointed Bishop of Worcester.

Role range: 1535-1539

Consecration

Is consecrated Bishop of Worcester.

Role range: 1535-1539

Diocesan Reform

Begins reforming preaching and clerical discipline in Worcester.

Role range: 1535-1539

Pilgrimage of Grace

Defends royal religious policy during northern rebellion.

Role range: 1536-1537 – 1535-1539

Ten Articles

Supports evangelical elements in Henrician reform.

Role range: 1535-1539

Bishops' Book

Supports doctrinal reform during Henry VIII's reign.

Role range: 1535-1539

Image Reform

Opposes religious images and pilgrim practices.

Role range: 1535-1539

Act of Six Articles

Opposes conservative doctrine in the Act of Six Articles.

Role range: 1535-1539

Resignation of Hugh Latimer

Resigns after opposing the Act of Six Articles.

Role range: 1535-1539

Resignation of Hugh Latimer

Resigns his bishopric rather than accept the Six Articles.

Role range: 1535-1539

Political Eclipse

Lives under suspicion after resigning from Worcester.

Role range: 1539-1547

Conservative Reaction

Reform preaching is restricted under conservative policy.

Role range: 1539-1547

Protestant Suspicion

Is watched because of his evangelical opinions.

Role range: 1539-1547

Reform Network

Maintains links with reform-minded clergy and courtiers.

Role range: 1539-1547

Arrest of Hugh Latimer

Arrested and sent to the Tower for opposing the Six Articles.

Role range: 1546-1547

Tower Imprisonment

Is imprisoned during Henry VIII's final conservative reaction.

Role range: 1546-1547

Release from Tower

Is released after Edward VI comes to the throne.

Role range: 1547-1553

Edwardian Reformation

Returns to public preaching under Edward VI.

Role range: 1547-1553

Sermon of the Plough

Preaches against negligent clergy and social injustice.

Role range: 1548-1548

Sermons at Court

Preaches forceful reform sermons before the royal court.

Role range: 1547-1553

Edwardian Preaching

Urges moral reform during Edward VI's reign.

Role range: 1547-1553

Prayer Book Rebellion

Defends reform during opposition to the English Prayer Book.

Role range: 1549-1549 – 1547-1553

Refusal of Bishopric

Declines restoration to episcopal office despite Edwardian favour.

Role range: 1550-1550

Protestant Reform

Supports continuing Protestant reform in England.

Role range: 1547-1553

Second Prayer Book

Welcomes further reform in the Edwardian prayer book settlement.

Role range: 1552-1552

Edward VI Death

Edward VI's death exposes reformers to danger.

Role range: 1547-1553

Mary I Accession

Mary's accession threatens Protestant reformers.

Role range: 1553-1558

Arrest of Hugh Latimer

Is arrested under Mary's Catholic restoration.

Role range: 1553-1555