Thomas Cranmer, who served as Archbishop of Canterbury in the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Queen Jane and part of Mary I's, is a fascinating Tudor personality. But how much do you know about the man who was burnt at the stake in 1556? Test yourself with this fun quiz.
Thomas Cranmer Quiz
Correct! Thomas Cranmer was born 2 July 1489 in Aslockton, Nottinghamshire.
Wrong! Thomas Cranmer was born 2 July 1489 in Aslockton, Nottinghamshire.
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Wrong! He did not make it so priests could marry.
Correct! His father had only enough property to endow his eldest son, John, so Thomas and his younger brother were destined for the church.
Wrong! His father chose for him. His father had only enough property to endow his eldest son, John, so Thomas and his younger brother were destined for the church.
Correct! Buckingham College, Cambridge, later became Magdalene College.
Wrong! He taught at Buckingham College, Cambridge, which later became Magdalene College.
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Wrong! They were Joan and Margarete.
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Wrong! She died in childbirth.
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Wrong! It was in 1548.
Correct! These rumours were never proved.
Wrong! It's a rumour that was never proved.
Correct! As he had promised, he steadfastly held his right hand, which had offended by signing the false recantations, into the fire until it was consumed.
Wrong! As he had promised, he steadfastly held his right hand, which had offended by signing the false recantations, into the fire until it was consumed.
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Wrong! They were called Thomas and Margaret.