Execution of Richard Whiting
Richard Whiting dies on Glastonbury Tor after the crown condemns the elderly abbot during the seizure and closure of Glastonbury Abbey.
Role range: 1539
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Richard Whiting Biography and Timeline
Follow Richard Whiting through 2 dated historical records for England.
Richard Whiting, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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1539–1539Years on this page
1539
Richard Whiting Arrested at Glastonbury
Richard Whiting is taken into custody after royal commissioners search Glastonbury Abbey and begin proceedings that lead to a treason charge.
Records, sources and methodology
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