Henry Garnet

English priest and author of 'A Treatise'

Henry Garnet - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1555
Born

1555
471 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

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An English priest and theologian, contributed significantly to the Catholic Church during the late 16th century. Garnet served as a Jesuit and became the superior of the English Jesuits. He authored several religious treatises, with his most notable work being 'A Treatise of the Sacrament of Penance', which laid out principles of Catholic faith and confession. He was implicated in the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, leading to his arrest. After a trial, he was executed in 1606, celebrated by Catholics as a martyr.

Authored 'A Treatise of the Sacrament of Penance'

Executed for involvement in the Gunpowder Plot

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