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The letter that made an ally kill you
A metal cross marks where two men were burned alive by a close friend. How did a religious disagreement become a death sentence?
The letter that made an ally kill you
This episode explores the life of Nicholas Ridley, a key figure in the English Reformation, and the theological dispute that led to his execution. It delves into the question of how internal disagreements within a movement can lead to devastating consequences.
Person: Nicholas Ridley
Date: October 1555
Location: Broad Street, Oxford
Event: Burning at the stake
- Nicholas Ridley was born around 1500 in Tynedale, Northumberland…
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