Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Rochester Biography and Timeline

Follow John Rochester through 1 dated historical records for England.

John Rochester, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1537–1537Years on this page

1537

Execution of John Rochester

Monk · Carthusian Monk · York · House / House of Tudor

John Rochester is hanged in chains at York after continued refusal to recognise Henry VIII's religious supremacy.

Role range: 1537

Records, sources and methodology

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