John Forest

Article summary

John Forest (1471 – 22 May 1538) was an English Franciscan friar and martyr. Confessor to Catherine of Aragon, Forest was burned to death at Smithfield for "heresy", in that he refused to acknowledge the King as head of the church.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1471 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. release date: 1538 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1359600359