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Nicholas Ridley Arrested after Mary's Accession

England · House / House of Tudor. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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Nicholas RidleyJuly 1553

Tower of London · House / House of Tudor

Nicholas Ridley is imprisoned after supporting Lady Jane Grey and remaining one of the leading bishops identified with Edward VI's Protestant reforms.

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Nicholas Ridley

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