Edmund Grindal

English Archbishop and theologian

Edmund Grindal - English Archbishop and theologian
Born

1519
506 years ago

Died

July 6th, 1583
441 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Served as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1576 until death in 1583. Promoted Elizabethan religious policies, emphasizing a moderate approach to the Church of England during a time of Protestant Reformation. Advocated for preaching and opposed strict Puritan measures. Contributed to the establishment of the Book of Homilies, which guided sermon practices. Played a significant role in ecclesiastical matters and church governance, often clashing with political authorities over the direction of the Anglican Church.

Archbishop of Canterbury from 1576

Established the Book of Homilies

Advocated for moderate religious policies

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