John Whitgift (c. 1530 – 29 February 1604) was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 to his death. Noted for his hospitality, he was somewhat ostentatious in his habits, sometimes visiting Canterbury and other towns attended by a retinue of 800 horsemen. Whitgift's theological views were often controversial.
Read more about John Whitgift: Making of A High Churchman, Francis Bacon, Links With Cambridge, Promotions, Improvements and More, Archbishop of Canterbury (1583-1604), Legacy
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