Cuthbert Tunstall

English bishop and theologian

Cuthbert Tunstall - English bishop and theologian
Born

1474
551 years ago

Died

November 18th, 1559
465 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Served as a bishop during the reign of Henry VIII and the English Reformation. Tunstall became the Bishop of London in 1530 and later the Bishop of Durham. He opposed the Protestant Reformation and defended Catholic doctrine, emphasizing the importance of tradition and the authority of the Church. He was imprisoned during the reign of Edward VI for refusing to comply with religious changes. After Queen Mary I ascended to the throne, Tunstall returned to prominence, reinstated as Bishop of Durham in 1553 and served until death in 1559.

Served as Bishop of London and Durham

Opposed the Protestant Reformation

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