Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

William Tyndale Biography and Timeline

Follow William Tyndale through 4 dated historical records for England.

William Tyndale, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1494–1536Years on this page

1494

Birth of William Tyndale

Scholar · Bible Translator · Gloucestershire · House / House of Tudor

William Tyndale is born in Gloucestershire and later produces an influential English translation of the New Testament from the original languages.

1536

Death of William Tyndale

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

Death of William Tyndale, executed in the Low Countries

Execution

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

William Tyndale is executed in the Low Countries

Reformation, The

Religion / Roman Catholic Church

William Tyndale is burnt at the stake for heresy. His final words are, "Lord! Open the King of England's eyes"

Records, sources and methodology

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