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You sent your pamphlet to King James - would you have done the same?
A cloth merchant declares himself the Holy Spirit, challenging the Church and King James I. His radical beliefs could make him the last person burned for heresy in England.
You sent your pamphlet to King James - would you have done the same?
This episode explores the story of Edward Wightman, a cloth merchant from Burton upon Trent, who developed a theology so radical it led to charges of heresy. It examines the events that shaped his beliefs and the unexpected consequences of sharing them.
Person: Edward Wightman
Date: April 11, 1612
Location: Burton upon Trent, England
Event: Last person…
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