Richard Neile Cleric

Richard Neile (1562–1640) was an English churchman, bishop of several English dioceses and Archbishop of York from 1631 until his death. He was involved in the last burning at the stake for heresy in England, that of the Arian Edward Wightman in 1612.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1562
Religion
Church of England
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1640
Education
St John's College Cambridge

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