John Bale Cleric

John Bale (21 November 1495 – November 1563) was an English churchman, historian and controversialist, and Bishop of Ossory. He wrote the oldest known historical verse drama in English (on the subject of King John), and developed and published a very extensive list of the works of British authors down to his own time, just as the monastic libraries were being dispersed. His unhappy disposition and habit of quarreling earned him the nickname "bilious Bale".

Personal facts

Birth date	November 21, 1495
Birth place	Suffolk , Kingdom of England , Covehithe
Nationality	England
Religion	Catholic Church Protestantism
Date of death	January 01, 1563
Place of death	Kent , Kingdom of England , Canterbury