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
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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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