HANS HOLBEIN THE YOUNGER (1497/8-1543)
John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester (c.1469-1535)
c.1532-4RCIN 912205
John Fisher (c.1469–1535) was appointed Bishop of Rochester in 1504. He was a friend and correspondent of Erasmus, who praised his humility and learning. Fisher was not afraid to declare his beliefs publicly, and became a vocal supporter of Katherine of Aragon during the arguments over the royal divorce. His opposition to the King led to his execution for high treason in 1535, shortly after he had been made Cardinal.
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