John Foxe

English historian and author of Acts and Monuments

John Foxe - English historian and author of Acts and Monuments
Born

1516
509 years ago

Died

April 18th, 1587
438 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

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A prominent English historian and author focused on the Protestant Reformation. Authored 'Acts and Monuments', also known as Foxe's Book of Martyrs, which chronicles the sufferings of Protestants in England. The work served as both a historical account and a call to arms for the protestant community. Advocacy for religious reform was evident in writings, significantly shaping English Protestant identity. Spent a considerable part of life in exile due to religious persecution.

Authored 'Acts and Monuments'

Chronicled Protestant martyrdoms

Promoted the Protestant Reformation

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