Anne Askew
English author and poet
Born
1520
506 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An author and poet who wrote religious works during the English Reformation. Writings included 'The First Examination of Anne Askew,' which expressed strong Protestant beliefs and criticisms of Catholicism. Arrested for her views and faced persecution, leading to torture and eventual execution. Despite the dangers, continued to advocate for her faith through her writings.
Authored 'The First Examination of Anne Askew'
Executed for her Protestant beliefs
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