Henry Filmer
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Henry Filmer was a 16th century English Protestant martyr, one of the Windsor Martyrs
, during the reign of Henry VIII
.
Filmer was a Protestant tailor and church warden of St John's Church at Windsor
who complained about the overly Catholic sermons of the vicar. He gained the support of the Bishop of Salisbury
much to the consternation of a former Catholic mayor of the town, William Simonds. His powerful friend, Dr John London, who was Bishop Gardiner
's agent, arrested Filmer, along with four others, and, on 4 August 1543, he, Robert Testwood
and Anthony Pearson
were burnt to death.
Windsor Martyrs
The Windsor Martyrs were 16th century English Protestants martyred at Windsor in Berkshire. Their names were Robert Testwood, Anthony Pearson and Henry Filmer....
, during the reign of Henry VIII
Henry VIII of England
Henry VIII was King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. He was Lord, and later King, of Ireland, as well as continuing the nominal claim by the English monarchs to the Kingdom of France...
.
Filmer was a Protestant tailor and church warden of St John's Church at Windsor
Windsor, Berkshire
Windsor is an affluent suburban town and unparished area in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. It is widely known as the site of Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British Royal Family....
who complained about the overly Catholic sermons of the vicar. He gained the support of the Bishop of Salisbury
John Capon
John Capon, alias John Salcot was a Benedictine monk who became bishop of Bangor, then bishop of Salisbury under Henry VIII. He is often referred to as John Salcot alias Capon ....
much to the consternation of a former Catholic mayor of the town, William Simonds. His powerful friend, Dr John London, who was Bishop Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner was an English Roman Catholic bishop and politician during the English Reformation period who served as Lord Chancellor during the reign of Queen Mary I of England.-Early life:...
's agent, arrested Filmer, along with four others, and, on 4 August 1543, he, Robert Testwood
Robert Testwood
Robert Testwood of London was an English Protestant martyr during the reign of Henry VIII, one of the Windsor Martyrs.Testwood was a moderately well-known musician and gained a place as a chorister at Windsor College. He became embroiled in a number of arguments with the Windsor clergy, as well as...
and Anthony Pearson
Anthony Pearson (martyr)
Anthony Pierson was a 16th century English Protestant martyr during the reign of Henry VIII, one of the Windsor Martyrs.He was a regular and popular Protestant preacher in Windsor, Berkshire and at the country homes of the local Protestant gentry, including Thomas Weldon of Cannon Court, Cookham...
were burnt to death.