John Hooper
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John Hooper
JOHN HOOPER English churchman, bishop of Gloucester and Worcester, burnt at the stake for his beliefs. Date: 1495 - 1555
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1495 1555 Beliefs Bishop Burnt Churchman Gloucester Hooper Stake Worcester
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This evocative image depicts John Hooper (1495-1555), an English churchman and Bishop of Gloucester and Worcester, who became a prominent figure in the tumultuous religious landscape of Tudor England. Hooper's unwavering commitment to his Protestant beliefs ultimately led to his tragic end, as he was condemned to death by the Catholic authorities during the reign of Mary I. Born in Northamptonshire, Hooper studied at Cambridge University before becoming a priest in the Roman Catholic Church. However, his religious convictions began to shift towards Protestantism during the reign of Henry VIII. Hooper's beliefs were further solidified during his time in exile in Europe, where he came into contact with reformist thinkers such as Martin Bucer and John Calvin. Upon his return to England during the reign of Edward VI, Hooper was appointed Bishop of Gloucester and Worcester. However, when Mary I ascended to the throne in 1553, Hooper's Protestant beliefs once again put him in danger. He was arrested and brought to trial on charges of heresy. Despite recanting his beliefs under duress, Hooper was sentenced to be burnt at the stake on February 9, 1555. This image captures the somber and defiant spirit of Hooper as he faces his imminent death. The flames in the background serve as a stark reminder of the dangerous political and religious climate of the time. Hooper's tragic story is a testament to the courage and conviction of those who refused to compromise their beliefs, even in the face of persecution and death.
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