Nicholas Ridley (died October 16, 1555) was an English clergyman. He came from a prominent family in Tynedale, Northumberland, and was born early in the sixteenth century. He was educated mainly at the University of Cambridge, where he received his Master's degree in 1525. Soon afterward he was ordained as a priest and went to the Sorbonne, in Paris, for further education. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... Events Russia breaks 60 year old truce with Sweden by attacking Finland February 2 - Diet of Augsburg begins February 4 - John Rogers becomes first Protestant martyr in England February 9 - Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake May 23 - Paul IV becomes Pope. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the United Kingdom (light green), with the Republic of Ireland (blue) to its west Languages None official English de facto Capital None official London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked... see also Holy Orders The following terms have traditional meanings for the Anglican Church, and possibly beyond: A churchman is in principle a member of a church congregation, in practice someone in holy orders. ... Tynedale is a local government district in south-west Northumberland. ... Northumberland is a traditional, ceremonial and administrative county in northern England. ... (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... The University of Cambridge (often called Cambridge University), located in Cambridge, England, is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... Ê:For other degrees, see Academic degree M.S. redirects here. ... Events January 21 - The Swiss Anabaptist Movement was born when Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, George Blaurock, and about a dozen others baptized each other in the home of Manzs mother on Neustadt-Gasse, Zürich, breaking a thousand-year tradition of church-state union. ... Roman Catholic priests in traditional clerical clothing. ... This article is about the Collège de Sorbonne. ... The Eiffel Tower, the international symbol of the city, with the skyscrapers of La Défense business district 5 km/ 3 mi behind. ...

After returning to England around 1529 he became the senior proctor of Cambridge University. Around that time there was significant debate about the Pope's supremacy. Ridley was well versed on Scripture, and through his arguments the University came up with the following resolution: "That the Bishop of Rome had no more authority and jurisdiction derived to him from God, in this kingdom of England, than any other foreign bishop." Events April 22 - Treaty of Saragossa divides the eastern hemisphere between Spain and Portugal, stipulating that the dividing line should lie 297. ... The Pope (from Greek: pappas, father; from Latin: papa, Papa, father) is the head of the Catholic Church. ...

In 1540 he was made one of the King's Chaplains, and was also presented with a prebendal stall in Canterbury Cathedral. He was also made Master of Pembroke College. Events January 6 - King Henry VIII of England marries Anne of Cleves, his fourth Queen consort. ... A prebendal stall is a seat, usually in the back row of the choir stalls, where a prebendary sits. ... Canterbury Cathedral, N.W., ca. ... Full name Pembroke College Motto - Named after Countess of Pembroke, Mary de St Pol Previous names Marie Valence Hall (1347), Pembroke Hall (?), Pembroke College (1856) Established 1347 Sister College(s) Queens College Master Sir Richard Dearlove Location Trumpington Street Undergraduates ~420 Postgraduates 194 Homepage Boatclub Pembroke College is a...

He succeeded to the Bishopric of Rochester in 1549-50, and shortly after coming to office, directed that the altars in the churches of his diocese should be removed, and tables put in their place to celebrate the Lord's Supper. The Bishop of Rochester is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Rochester in the Province of Canterbury. ... Events July - Ketts Rebellion Francis Xavier arrives in Japan. ... Events February 7 - Julius III becomes Pope. ... The Lords Supper is a variation of the name and the service of The Last Supper or Eucharist. ...

Burning of Latimer and Ridley, from John Foxe's book (1563)

He was burned at the stake, a martyr for his teachings and his support of Lady Jane Grey, along with Hugh Latimer on October 16, 1555 in Oxford. Unfortunately, he burned extremely slowly and suffered a great deal. A metal cross in a cobbled patch of road marks the site, and the event is also commemorated by the Martyrs' Memorial, a few hundred yards away. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x1024, 384 KB) Summary http://dlib. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1280x1024, 384 KB) Summary http://dlib. ... Burning of two sodomites at the stake (execution of individuals by fire. ... Historically, a martyr is a person who dies for their convictions or religious faith, such as during the persecution of early Christians in the Roman Empire. ... Lady Jane Grey (October 12, 1537 – February 12, 1554), a great-granddaughter of Henry VII of England, was proclaimed Queen regnant of the Kingdom of England for nine days in 1553. ... Hugh Latimer (d. ... October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... Events Russia breaks 60 year old truce with Sweden by attacking Finland February 2 - Diet of Augsburg begins February 4 - John Rogers becomes first Protestant martyr in England February 9 - Bishop of Gloucester John Hooper is burned at the stake May 23 - Paul IV becomes Pope. ... Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). ... Martyrs Memorial, Oxford The Martyrs Memorial is an imposing stone monument positioned at the intersection of St Giles, Magdalen Street and Beaumont Street in Oxford, England just outside Balliol College. ...

His death was mentioned in the book "Fahrenheit 451" written by Ray Bradbury. Fahrenheit 451 book cover Fahrenheit 451 (1953) is a dystopian fiction novel by Ray Bradbury. ... Ray Bradbury in 1945. ...

Ridley College, a private University-preparatory school located in St. Catharines, Ontario, was founded in his honor in 1889. Ridley College is a co-educational boarding and day school in St. ... A university-preparatory school or college-preparatory school (usually shortened to preparatory school, college prep school, or prep school) is a private secondary school (or high school) designed to prepare a student for higher education. ... Motto: Industry and Liberality Established: Settled in 1797 Incorporated in 1845 Area: 97. ... 1889 (MDCCCLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ...

Reference

• This entry includes public domain text originally from the 1890 Pronouncing Edition of the Holy Bible (Biographical Sketches of the Translators and Reformers and other eminent biblical scholars).