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Saint John Fisher (1469–1535)

Author of Exposition of the Seven Penitential Psalms

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Other names
Fisher, John
Birthdate
1469-10-19
Date of death
1535-06-22
Burial location
St. Peter ad Vincula, London, England, UK
Gender
male
Nationality
England
Birthplace
Beverly, Yorkshire, England
Place of death
Tower Hill, London, England
Places of residence
Beverly, Yorkshire, England
London, England
Cambridge, England
Education
University of Cambridge
Occupations
cleric
Bishop of Rochester
Organizations
Roman Catholic Church
Short biography
Saint John Fisher (c. 19 October 1469 – 22 June 1535) was an English Catholic Cardinal-Priest, Bishop, and theologian. He was a man of learning, associated with the intellectuals and political leaders of his day, and eventually became Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

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