Warden of the Fleet prison

Foxe characterised him as a 'wicked tyrant to Gods people'. When John Hooper was in the Fleet, Babington tried to force him to go to mass and mistreated him when he refused. 1563, p. 1055; 1570, p. 1679; 1576, p. 1433; 1583, p. 1507.

On 22 January 1555 Babington brought Hooper to St Mary Overy's from the Fleet. On returning Hooper to the Fleet, he moved Hooper to another room, while Hooper's old room was searched. 1563, p. 1056; 1570, p.1679; 1576, p. 1433; 1583, p. 1507.

(d. c. 250) [Gams]

Patriarch of Antioch (237 - 50); died in prison during the Decian persecution

Foxe relates an account of a Babylas who was martyred, but questions whether this was the same person as the bishop of Antioch. 1570, p. 88; 1576, p. 61; 1583, p. 61.

Bishop of Corinth (c. 190 - 200) [Gams]

Bacchylus supported the position of Pope Victor I on the celebration of Easter. 1570, p. 82; 1576, p. 56; 1583, p. 53.

An Essex Protestant preacher in Bonner?s custody by June 1554. Bonner had him placed in the stocks when he refused to reprove Thomas Hawkes for refusing to baptize his son (1563, pp. 1148; 1570, pp. 1758-59; 1576, p. 1550 [recte 1502]; 1583, p. 1586).

Said in Passio S. Alexandri Papae to be the daughter of Quirinus; Christian convert, virgin; later a martyr

Balbina was cured by Pope Alexander I, resulting in the conversion of the whole household. 1570, p. 63; 1576, p. 38; 1583, p. 38.

(d. 238) [R. McMahon www.roman-emperors.org]

Co-emperor with Pupienus (238); killed with him by the Praetorian Guards

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 39; 1576, p. 31; 1583, p. 31.

(fl. c. 823 - 827) [ODNB]

King of Kent, expelled by Ecgberht, king of Wessex, in 826 or 827

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 149; 1576, p. 111; 1583, p. 110.

(1327 - 1400)

Italian jurist; studied at Perugia and Bologna; DCL Perugia 1344; taught at Bologna, Perugia, Pisa, Florence, Padua and Pavia. Wrote 3000 consilia; assisted Urban VI against the antipope Clement VII

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 17; 1576, p. 14; 1583, p. 14.

(c. 1125 - 1190) [ODNB]

Bishop of Worcester (1180 - 85); archbishop of Canterbury (1185 - 90)

After being elected archbishop, Baldwin became a monk. 1570, p. 1350; 1576, p. 1152; 1583, p. 1181.

Foxe says that in Balwin's time priests were allowed to have wives and that their wives and children had the right to inherit property. 1570, p. 1335; 1576, p. 1138; 1583, p. 1167.

Weaver of Coventry

Baldwin Clarke was sent by the mayor of Coventry, together with John Careless, Thomas Wilcockes and Richard Estlin, to the Privy Council on 20 November 1553, for unspecified 'lewde and sediciouse behaviour' on All Hallows Day (1583, p. 1417).

He was possibly implicated, together with Richard Estlin (or Astlyn) and William Glover, in the Earl of Suffolk's abortive uprising early in 1554 (David Loades, Two Tudor Conspiracies (Cambridge, 1965), pp. 29-30).

of Paternoster Row, London; brother-in-law of John Butler

Banaster had lent his shirt to John Butler when he was brought to England to answer charges of heresy and was present at his examination. 1570, p. 1403; 1576, p. 1196; 1583, p. 1226.

Banaster solicited the king for the release of John Butler and stood surety for him, along with Sir Leonard Musgrave. 1570, p. 1407; 1576, p. 1200; 1583, p. 1229.

(1447 - 1516) [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Spanish Carmelite friar; poet; lectured in philosophy, and divinity at Bologna; general of Carmelite order 1513

Mantuanus wrote a history of the life of Hilary of Poitiers. 1570, p. 1339; 1576, p. 1143; 1583, p. 1171.

Legendary early virgin martyr, appearing from C7 [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Barbara was a noblewoman who was tortured and beheaded. 1570, p. 133; 1576, p. 96; 1583, p. 95.

(d. 1557)

Widow. Martyr. Of Headcorn, Kent.

Barbara Final was burned with six others at Canterbury on 19 June 1557. 1563, p. 1571, 1570, p. 2167, 1576, p. 1872, 1583, p. 1980.

[Possibly related to Nicholas Final.]

Persian martyrs under Shapur II

They are mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 137, 1576, p. 99, 1583, p. 98.

Constable of Tibenham Long-row, Norfolk.

Mrs Crossman was persecuted for her denial of catholic doctrine. Barbour, constable of the town, searched unsuccessfully for her and her child in her house. 1563, p. 1699, 1570, p. 2277, 1576, p. 1965, 1583, p. 2073.

(d. early C4) of Caesarea, Cappadocia; martyr

Barlaam was tortured and burnt on an altar. 1570, pp. 127-28; 1576, p. 92; 1583, p. 91.

Accuser of John Lambert in Antwerp

Barlow's accusation led to Lambert being taken from Antwerp to London for examination. 1563, p. 528; 1570, p. 1255; 1576, p. 1075; 1583, p. 1101.

Poor man favoured by Edmund Bonner

Bonner asked Thomas Cromwell to continue favouring Barnaby, saying that the only reason Stephen Gardiner had taken against Barnaby was because Bonner and Cromwell favoured him. 1570, p. 1240; 1576, p. 1062; 1583, p. 1089.

Bartlett Green's thoughts on pride and gluttony were written in a book of Bartham Calthorp's 20 January 1556. 1563, p. 1458, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Bartlett Green wrote a letter to Master Goring, Master Farneham, Master Fletewood, Master Rosewel, Master Bell, Master Hussey, Master Calthorp, Master Boyer and others. 1563, pp. 1465-66, 1570, pp. 2027-28, 1576, p. 1747-48, 1583, pp. 1855-56.

In a letter Bartlett Green asked Calthorpe to think on John Grove, an honest, poor man, Traiford and Rice ap Rice his accomplices, stating that his cousin, Thomas Witton, would be able to instruct him. 1563, pp. 1465-66, 1570, pp. 2027-28, 1576, p. 1748, 1583, p. 1856.

Noted jurist and premier président at the parlement of Aix-en-Provence, France.

Foxe recalls the role of de Chassenée in the prosecution of Waldensians in that province, following the activities of the notorious Inquisitor Jean de Roma in 1533. It was under de Chassenée's presidency that the parlement of Aix issued the first collective death sentence for heresy against all the inhabitants of a village - the notorious arrêt de Mérindol. De Chassenée had earlier published a treatise on the trial and punishment of insects. Foxe refers to him in 1570, p. 2307, 1576, p. 1997, 1583, p. 2107.

Yeoman apparitor

Bartholomew Dove carried orders and injunctions from the bishop of Winchester's chaplain to the rural deans. 1563, p. 843.

James Chapman and Bartholomew Joyes stood as sureties, in the sum of £20 each, for Bland to appear at the next general sessions. 1563, p. 1220, 1570, p. 1845, 1576, p. 1579, 1583, p. 1666.

(1530 - 1556)

Gentleman and lawyer. Martyr. Of Basinghall, City of London. [DNB]

A letter was exhibited by Bonner, concerning the handling of Bartlett Green. 1563, pp. 1444-45, 1570, p. 1999, 1576, p. 1721-22, 1583, p. 1828.

In the letter exhibited by Bonner about Bartlett Green, reference was made to John Dee and Feckenham. 1563, pp. 1444-45, 1570, p. 1999, 1576, pp. 1721-22, 1583, p. 1828.

Foxe records Green's formative years. 1563, p. 1458, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Foxe discusses Green's character. 1563, p. 1458, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Green's thoughts on pride and gluttony were written in a book belonging to Bartham Calthorp, 20 January 1556. 1563, p. 1458, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Green's grandfather, Dr Bartlett, offered him great livings if he would recant. 1563, p. 1458, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Green wrote of his dealings with Christopher Goodman, exile, whom he had been friends with during Edward's reign. 1563, p. 1459, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, pp. 1743-44, 1583, p. 1851.

Green wrote a letter to Christopher Goodman that declared that the queen was not dead. It fell into the hands of some catholics. 1563, p. 1459, 1570, p. 2022, 1576, p. 1743, 1583, p. 1851.

Green wrote a letter to John Philpot which was not delivered. According to Foxe it was either not delivered because Philpot died or because the jailor prevented its delivery. 1563, pp. 1459-60, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, pp. 1852-53.

[In a letter that was never delivered] Green told Philpot of his presentment on 17 November before Bonner and two bishops, Master Dean, Roper, Welch, John Harpsfield, and two or three others. Dr Dale, Master George Mordant and Master Dee [not listed here as Dr] were also there. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

Evidence on Green's doctrine was given by Welch. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, pp. 1852-53.

A discussion of scripture and civil law was planned for Bonner and Dr Dale with Green. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

A letter regarding Green's treason was sent to Bonner by the privy council on 11 November 1555 but not delivered until 17 November. It was signed by Winchester, Penbroke, Thomas Ely, William Haward, John Bourne, Thomas Wharton. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, pp. 1851-52.

Chedsey testified against Green, and reported that in the presence of M. Mosley and the lieutenant of the Tower Green had spoken against transubstantiation. 1563, p. 1460, 1570, p. 2023, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1852.

Welch spoke privately to Bartlett Green as he feared for him. 1563, pp. 1461-62, 1570, p. 2024, 1576, pp. 1744-45, 1583, pp. 1852-53.

Bartlett Green met with John Dee, who was very friendly to him. 1563, p. 1462, 1570, p. 2024, 1576, p. 1744, 1583, p. 1853.

Green discussed eucharistic doctrine with Welch. 1563, p. 1463, 1570, p. 2024, 1576, p. 1745, 1583, p. 1853.

Foxe recounts Bonner's charges and Green's answers to the charges. 1563, pp. 1451-54, 1570, pp. 2024-25, 1576, p. 1745, 1583, p. 1853.

Foxe records Green's confession. 1563, p. 1463, 1570, p. 2025, 1576, p. 1746, 1583, pp. 1853-54.

Green was condemned with Thomas Whittle, John Tudson, John Went, Thomas Browne, Isabel Foster, and Joan Lashford. 1570, p. 2025, 1576, p. 1746, 1583, p. 1853.

Feckenham (dean of St Paul's) held discussions with Green. 1563, pp. 1463-64, 1570, pp. 2025-26, 1576, p. 1746, 1583, p. 1854.

Bonner and Pendleton questioned Green. 1563, p. 1464, 1570, p. 2026,, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, pp. 1854-55.

Green wrote a farewell verse in a book of Master Hussey of the Temple 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

Green wrote a farewell verse in a book of William Fleetwood. 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

Green was beaten and scourged by Bonner. He later told Cotten of the Temple about it. 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

Green was burned at Smithfield on 27 January 1556. 1563, p. 1451, 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 2856.

Latin verses were repeated by Green and his fellow sufferers at the stake. 1563, p. 1465, 1570, p. 2027, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

John Careless wrote a letter to Bartlett Green, Thomas Whittle, Joan Warren, Isabel Foster and certain other prisoners in Newgate. 1570, p. 2107, 1576, p. 1818, 1583, pp. 1924-25.

Letters. 1563, pp. 1465-1466, 1570, pp. 2027-28, 1576, pp. 1747-48, 1583, pp. 1855-56.

(fl. late C15, early C16)

Dominican monk; Latin and Greek scholar; translated from Greek to Latin

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 144, 1576, p. 106, 1583, p. 105.

(1421 - 1481) [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Humanist author; prefect of the Vatican library. In 1468 he was imprisoned on suspicion of heresy and conspiring against the pope's life. He wrote Lives of the Popes under Sixtus IV.

Sabellico and Platina recorded that Constantine IV decreed that bishops of Rome were to be chosen by the clergy and people, not by the emperor. 1570, p. 5, 1576, p. 4, 1583, p. 4.

He is mentioned by Foxe as a source: 1563, p. 11, 1570, p. 75, 77, 95, 104, 119; 1576, p. 38, 51, 52, 67, 80, 85; 1583, pp. 38, 51, 52, 57, 67, 80, 85.

(d. c. 322x323) [Gams]

Bishop of Amasea (314 - 322/23); martyred under Licinius

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 123; 1576, p. 88; 1583, p. 88.

(c. 330 - 379) [Catholic Encyclopedia; Gams]

Cappadocian father of the church; bishop of Caesarea (370 - 79)

Thomas Arthur and Thomas Bilney, in their examination for heresy, cited Basil the Great as an authority. 1563, p. 465; 1570, p. 1137; 1576, p. 975; 1583, p. 1000.

He is mentioned as a source by Foxe: 1570, pp. 15, 127, 132; 1576, pp. 12, 92, 96; 1583, pp. 12, 91, 95.

Officer in Alexandria; legend that he was converted by the martyrdom of Potamiaena

He himself was martyred in Alexandria C2-3

Basilides was in charge of the execution of Potamiaena and her mother. Potamiaena appeared to him after her death and converted him. He was beheaded.1570, p. 80; 1576, p. 54; 1583, p. 54.

Legendary virgin martyr; converted to Christianity and refused to marry a pagan

She is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 104-05; 1576, p. 74; 1583, p. 74.

Of unknown occupation or standing. Of Ipswich.

Bastian Man was described by Philip Williams, John Steward and Matthew Butler as more rich than wise. 1576, p. 1981, 1583, p. 2090.

of Birbrook, Essex. He and his wife were troubled c. 1532-33 [Fines]

Bateman and his wife, along with others of Birbrook, abjured. 1570, p. 1190; 1576, p. 1019; 1583, p. 1047.

Martyr.

Bayfield did not appear to suffer when burned. 1563, p. 1729, 1570, p. 2259, 1576, p. 1951, 1583, p. 2058.

of Willsborough, Kent

Chilten and Beare brought John Browne to Archbishop Warham in 1511. 1570, p. 1480; 1576, p. 1255; 1583, p. 1292.

Master Beckingham attached gunpowder (given to him by Spicer's son) to John Spicer at the stake. He and the sheriff bade Spicer to be brave. 1583, p. 2144.

(c. 673/4 - 735) [ODNB]

Benedictine monk at Wearmouth and Jarrow; historian and theologian

Wrote on the use of language, computation, chronology, biblical commentaries, hagiography and biography

Author of Historia ecclesiastica gentis Anglorum

Bede entered the monastery at Wearmouth under Abbot Benedict Biscop when he was seven years old. 1570, p. 164; 1576, p. 124; 1583, p. 122.

Bede was made deacon at nineteen years of age, and priest when he was twenty. 1570, p. 170; 1576, p. 128; 1583, p. 127.

Pope Sergius I sent a letter to Ceolfrith, abbot of Wearmouth, praising Bede's learning and asking that he be sent to Rome. 1570, p. 170; 1576, p. 128; 1583, p. 127.

Bede gave his Anglorum Historia to King Ceolwulf of Northumbria to be approved and amended. 1570, p. 170; 1576, p. 128; 1583, p. 127.

Bede wrote that in his time Easter was celebrated in Britain following the eastern practice. 1570, p. 145; 1576, p. 107; 1583, p. 106.

Thomas Arthur and Thomas Bilney, in their examination for heresy, said that Bede had translated the gospel of St John into English. 1563, p. 465; 1570, p. 1137; 1576, p. 974; 1583, p. 1000.

Bede died during the reign of Æthelbald of Mercia. 1570, p. 150; 1576, p. 112; 1583, p. 111.

In a letter Green asked Fleetwood to remember Wittrance and Cooke. He also stated that 'M.Fernham and M Bell, with M Hussey (as I hope) will dispatch Palmer and Richardson with his companions'. 1563, p. 1466, 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1855.

Bartlett Green wrote a letter to Master Goring, Master Farneham, Master Fletewood, Master Rosewel, Master Bell, Master Hussey, Master Calthorp, Master Boyer and others. 1563, pp. 1465-66, 1570, pp. 2027-28, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, pp. 1855-56.

Bishop of Apollonia; martyr under Decius, according to Bede

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 92; 1576, p. 64; 1583, p. 64.

Member of the guard 1543

Belson carryed out Sir Anthony Wingfield's instructions to ensure that John Marbeck was gently treated in the Marshalsea and that his money was protected. 1570, p. 1390; 1576, p. 1186; 1583, p. 1214.

Supposed recipient of a letter from Pope Callixtus I.

Benedict and the French bishops were said to have received a letter from Callixtus I. 1570, p. 84; 1576, p. 58; 1583, pp. 57-58.

(c. 628 - 689) [ODNB]

Scholar; in the household of King Oswiu of Northumbria as thegn; travelled to Rome and lived on the continent; brought books back to England to found a monastic library

Abbot of Wearmouth (674 - 89)

Benedict Biscop brought books for monasteries and was the first to introduce glazing into the realm. 1570, p. 164; 1576, p. 124; 1583, p. 122.

Bede spent his early years under Abbot Benedict Biscop. 1570, p. 164; 1576, p. 124; 1583, p. 122.

(d. 685) [Kelly]

Pope (26 June 684 - 8 May 685) Adopted Constantine IV's two sons.

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 5, 1576, p. 4, 1583, p. 4, 676.

(c. 1012 - 1055, 1065 or 1085) [Kelly]

Pope (1032 - 44, 1045, 1047 - 48); nephew of Benedict VIII and John XIX. He led a violent, dissolute life

Benedict IX opposed Emperor Henry III and sold his papal office to his successor, Gregory VI. 1563, p. 11.

(c. 480 - 543) [Catholic Encyclopedia]

b. Norcia, Italy; founder of Western monasticism; abbot of Monte Cassino

Benedict instituted a monastic rule at Monte Cassino. 1563, p. 2.

(d. 966) [Kelly]

Scholar, cardinal-deacon; pope (May - June 964)

Elected by the Romans against Otto I's nominee Leo VIII; deposed and taken to Germany by Otto I

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1563, p. 2.

(d. 1073 or later) [Kelly]

Cardinal-bishop of Velletri; elected pope 1058-59; the election was opposed by Hildebrand. Benedict was deposed and excommunicated. A war was fought between him and Nicholas II; he was imprisoned in 1060 and died there.

The Roman clergy elected John Minicus pope during Hildebrand's absence. 1563, p. 12.

C5 Persian deacon martyr under Yazdegerd I

Benjamin was imprisoned for two years and released at the request of the Roman legate. He continued to preach, was rearrested and tortured to death. 1570, pp. 137-38, 1576, p. 100, 1583, p. 99.

(fl. 749 - 794)[ODNB sub Kings of the East Angles]

King of East Angles (749x794) with Hun and Alberht

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 151; 1576, p. 113; 1583, p. 112.

(d. 802) [ODNB]

King of the West Saxons (786 - 802)

Married Eadburh, daughter of Offa of Mercia; probably died in battle against Ecgberht

Ecgberht of Wessex was initially expelled by Beorhtric. 1570, p. 149, 1576, p. 111, 1583, p. 110.

Offa of Mercia gave one of his daughters to Beorhtric in marriage. 1570, p. 173, 1576, p. 131, 1583, p. 129.

It was said to have rained blood in York in the second year of Beorhtric's reign. The Danes entered England seven years later, and Beorhtric and the other Saxon kings repulsed them. 1570, p. 176, 1576, p. 133, 1583, p. 132.

Eadburh, daughter of Offa and wife of Beorhtric, poisoned her husband. 1570, p. 176, 1576, p. 133, 1583, p. 132.

(fl. 757) [ODNB sub Offa]

Took over the kingship of Mercia at the death of Æthelbald in 757; ousted by Offa

Beornred was said to have killed Æthelbald while in battle against the West Saxons. He was removed by Offa, who succeeded him. 1570, p. 171; 1576, p. 129; 1583, p. 128.

Beornred was deposed and was burnt in the same year. 1570, p. 150; 1576, p. 112; 1583, p. 111.

(d. 826?) [ODNB]

King of the Mercians (823 - 26); killed by East Angles

Ecgberht of Wessex was initially expelled by Beorhtric. When he gained the throne, he was mocked for cowardice by Beornwulf of Mercia. 1570, p. 149, 1576, p. 111, 1583, p. 110.

Beornwulf deposed Ceolwulf in the first year of his reign and took over the throne. Beornwulf in turn in the third year of his reign was deposed by Ecgberht of Wessex and later killed by the East Angles. 1570, p. 176, 1576, p. 133, 1583, p. 132.

(d. 1088) [D. E. Luscombe NCMH, vol 4:1, pp. 464-65, 493-94]

French theologian; educated at the school of Fulbert of Chartres; canon of Tours; head of the cathedral school of Tours; archdeacon of Angers

Questioned transubstantiation; condemned for heresy; recanted and retired.

Berengar's doctrine was first condemned at a synod at Vercelli; he first submitted at the Lateran Council in 1059.1563, p. 12.

Berengar first recanted at the council of Vercelli, summoned to appear by Pope Leo IX. 1570, p. 1310; 1576, p. 1121; 1583, p. 1147.

Hildebrand was sent as papal legate to France. He brought Berengar of Tours before a council at Tours. 1570, p. 1311; 1576, p. 1121; 1583, p. 1147.

Berengar again recanted under Pope Nicholas II. 1570, p. 1310; 1576, p. 1121; 1583, p. 1147.

Berengar recanted at a council in Rome under Pope Gregory VII. 1570, p. 1311; 1576, p. 1121; 1583, p. 1147.

(d. 686) [ODNB sub Caedwalla]

Ealdorman of the South Saxons; with Andhun drove out Caedwalla, the king of the Gewisse in 685; killed by Caedwalla

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 149; 1576, p. 111; 1583, p. 110.

(d. 852?) [ODNB]

King of the Mercians (c. 840 - c. 852)

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p.151; 1576, p. 112; 1583, p. 111.

Supposed falcolner to King Edmund of the East Angles; murdered Lodbrók

Bericke was envious of Ragnarr Lodbrók's hawking ability and murdered him. When this was discovered, Bericke was set adrift in Lodbrók's boat and, arriving in Denmark, said that Lodbrók had been killed by order of King Edmund. 1570, p. 154; 1576, p. 115; 1583, p. 114.

Curate of the parish of Weme, Shropshire.

When William Glover died of natural causes, Bernard (whom Foxe believed still to be curate in 1583) refused to allow his burial in consecrated ground. 1570, p. 1891, 1576, p. 1620, 1583, p. 1714.

Debtor held prisoner in Newgate.

Bartlett Green believed that Master Boyer would look after Bernard's welfare. 1563, p. 1466, 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1466, 1583, p. 1856.

(1090 - 1153)

b. Fontaines, France; joined Cistercians in 1113

Abbot of the house of Clairvaux; diplomat; preacher of crusade

Writing to Bernard, Peter the Venerable of Cluny noted that the Scots celebrated Easter according to the Greek, rather than the Roman, fashion. 1570, p. 145; 1576, p. 107; 1583, p. 106.

(d. 1549) Servant to Sir Walter Mildmay

William Ombler, Thomas Dale, Henry Barton and Robert Dale took Matthew White, Clopton, Savage and Berry, murdered them, stripped their bodies and left them in a field. 1570, p. 1500; 1576, p. 1272; 1583, p. 1309.

(c. 565 - in or before 601) [ODNB]

Daughter of the Merovingian king Charibert; consort of Æthelberht I of Kent; queen in Kent

Æthelberht married his wife Bertha on condition, imposed by her parents, that she be allowed to practice her Christian faith. 1570, p. 156; 1576, p. 117; 1583, p. 116.

She was a Christian, Æthelberht a pagan, at their marriage. She received a letter from Gregory I urging her to convert her husband.

Through Augustine of Canterbury, with the aid of Bertha, Æthelberht was converted. 1570, p. 154; 1576, p. 115; 1583, p. 114.

(d. 1078) [H. Vollrath, NCMH, vol. 4:2, pp. 52,61]

Count of Zähringen; duke of Carinthia (1061 - 73); lost title when he joined a rising against Henry IV

Gregory VII wrote to Berthold I and other dukes, princes and bishops informing them that they were to shun simonical and married clergy. This included clergy appointed by the emperor. 1570, p. 1319; 1576, p. 1128; 1583, p. 1153.

Archbishop of Canterbury (693 - 731)

He is listed by Foxe: 1570, p. 178; 1576, p. 135; 1583, p. 134.

Reputed martyr at Lyon during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

Biblias had recanted, but returned to the faith during the course of her martyrdom. 1570, p. 70; 1576, p. 47; 1583, p. 47.

Persian bishops; martyrs under Shapur II

They are mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 137; 1576, p. 99; 1583, p. 98.

(d. c. 650) [ODNB]

Missionary to the Anglo-Saxons sent by Pope Honorius; bishop of Dorchester 634; first bishop of the see of the Gewisse (West Saxons); baptised King Cynegils

Birinus converted Cynegils and later became a monk. 1570, p. 149; 1576, p. 111; 1583, p. 110.

Birinus was given the city of Dorchester as a see by Cwichelm, whom he had also converted. 1570, p. 163; 1576, p. 123; 1583, p. 122.

Birinus baptised King Aethelwealh of the South Saxons. 1570, p. 166; 1576, p. 125; 1583, p. 124.

Chancellor of Exeter (1555). (Fasti)

Blackstone examined and condemned Agnes Prest. 1570, p. 2249, 1576, p. 1943-45, 1583, p. 2049.

When entertaining his concubine and her friends, he would send for Mrs Prest to mock her for their amusement. 1570, p. 2252, 1576, p. 1945, 1583, p. 2052.

His name is appended to the end of an order of the Lord Mayor of London, dated 5 March 1555, which Foxe prints in 1570, p. 1587; 1576, p. 1354; 1583, p. 1424.

Presumably Blackwell was the name of the scribe who copied the document and the inclusion of his name was due to an overzealous typesetter in Day's print shop. Interestingly, a 'master Blakwell, skrevener' ran unsuccessfully for sheriff of London in 1560 (The Diary of Henry Machyn, ed. J. G. Nichols, Camden Society, original series 42 (Cambridge, 1842), p. 241).

Father of John Bland, martyr.

Bland received a letter from his son. 1563, pp. 1218-19, 1570, pp. 1843-44, 1576, pp. 1577-78, 1583, pp. 1665-66.

Reputed martyr at Lyons during the reign of Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus

Blandina was tortured at length before she died. She was then thrown to a wild bull, gored and killed. 1570, pp. 69-72; 1576, pp. 46-48; 1583, pp. 46-48.

Chaplain

During the reading of articles against George Wishart, Bleiter accused him of having the devil and the spirit of error within him. 1563, p. 650; 1570, p. 1445; 1576, p. 1233; 1583, p. 1269.

Eldest son of Robert Blomfield. Of Little Stonham, Suffolk.

He died sometime after the death of William Brown. 1563, p. 1676, 1570, p. 2268, 1576, p. 1958, 1583, p. 2065.

Jurat (1539 - 1565). Dismissed in 1565, but pardoned of all previous offences on 18 February 1566. Of the parish of St Saviour, Guernsey. [Ogier, Reformation and Society in Guernsey (Woodbridge, Suffolk, 1996), p. 187]

Jean Blondel took part in the examination and condemnation of Perotine Massey, Katherine Cauches and Guillemine Gilbert. 1563, pp. 1542-43, 1570, pp. 2127-28, 1576, p. 1849, 1583, p. 1943.

He was later forced to beg pardon for his involvement in the deaths of Perotine Massey, Katherine Cauches and Guillemine Gilbert. 1570, pp. 2130-31, 1576, pp. 1851-52, 1583, pp. 1945-46.

[Foxe also refers to him as 'Blundel'.]

In a letter Bartlett Green requested relief for the following, who were possibly his fellow prisoners: Henry Aprice, Lancelot, Hobbes, Lother, Homes, Carre, Bockingham. 1563, p. 1466, 1570, p. 2028, 1576, p. 1747, 1583, p. 1856.

Bishop of Carthage (523 - 35) [Catholic Encyclopedia sub Carthage]

[Foxe calls him Eulalius]

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1563, p. 9.

(672x5? - 754) [ODNB]

b. Exeter; monk; missionary in Germany, with commission from Gregory II in 719; consecrated missionary bishop in 722; given archiepiscopal status without a fixed diocese 732.

Archbishop of Mainz (746 - 54); church reformer; martyr

Boniface was consecrated bishop by Pope Gregory II and made papal legate to the Germans. He converted many, held councils, ordained bishops, canonised saints and built monasteries, including that of Fulda. 1570, p. 172; 1576, p. 130; 1583, p. 129.

Boniface, on instruction from Pope Zacharias, authorised the deposition of King Childeric III of the Franks and confirmation of Pippin the Short as king. 1570, p. 172; 1576, p. 130; 1583, p. 129.

Cuthbert, archbishop of Canterbury, sent Boniface a copy of the reforming acts of the synod held at Clofesho in 747. 1570, p. 171; 1576, p. 129; 1583, p. 128.

Boniface wrote to Æthelbald, king of the Mercians, admonishing him for his sinful life and oppression of churches. 1570, p. 171; 1576, p. 129; 1583, p. 128.

(d. 422) [Kelly]

Pope (418 - 22) One of two claimants; recognised by the emperor Honorius; supported Augustine in combating Pelagianism

Boniface I is probably the Pope Boniface recorded as having been the son of a married priest. The father of Boniface I was a presbyter. 1570, p. 1319, 1576, p. 1129, 1583, p. 1154.

He wrote to Emperor Honorius requesting a settlement of the claims for the papacy. 1570, p. 8, 1576, p. 7, 1583, p. 7.

Boniface attempted to enforce appeals to Rome on the African bishops, but this was rejected at the Council of Carthage.1563, p. 9; 1570, p. 5, 1576, p. 4, 1583, p. 4.

Popes Zosimus, Boniface I and Celestine I claimed supremacy for the bishop of Rome based on the canons of the Nicene council. The sixth council of Carthage sent to Constantinople for the true record. 1570, p. 1318; 1576, p. 1128; 1583, p. 1153.

(d. 532) [Catholic Encyclopedia]

Pope (530 - 32) Chosen by his predecessor Felix IV, not elected. The Roman bishops elected Dioscorus; both popes were consecrated on the same day, but Dioscorus died 22 days later.

He received an appeal from the African bishops, asking him to confirm in primatial rights the archbishop of Carthage.

Boniface persuaded the bishop of Carthage and other African bishops to accept his authority. 1563, p. 9.

(d. 607) [Kelly]

Legate to Constantinople sent by Gregory the Great; pope (February - November 607). He obtained a decree from Phocas that the bishop of Rome was the head of all churches.

Although his reign was short, Boniface managed to obtain from Phocas an agreement on the preeminence of Rome and its bishop. 1563, p. 9, 1570, p. 161, 1576, p. 121, 1583, p. 120.

(d. 615) [Kelly]

Pope (608 - 15); converted the Pantheon into a Christian church

Boniface gave a decree that monks could preach, baptise, hear confessions and offer absolution. 1570, p. 1350; 1576, p. 1152; 1583, p. 1181.

(1206/7 - 1270) [ODNB; Fasti]

Uncle of Queen Eleanor, wife of Henry III; bishop of Belley, France 1232; prior of Nantua 1232

Nominated archbishop of Canterbury in 1241; papal conflict in 1243; consecrated at Lyons in 1245; at the papal court (1244 - 49); enthroned at Canterbury in 1249; resident in France (1262 - 66, 1268 - 70)

Foxe says that in Boniface's time priests were allowed to have wives and that their wives and children had the right to inherit property. 1570, p. 1335; 1576, p. 1138; 1583, p. 1167.

(d. 625) [Kelly]

of Naples; pope (619 - 25)

Boniface sent a letter and gifts to King Eadwine of Northumbria and his queen in an attempt to help persuade Eadwine to convert to Christianity. 1570, p. 162; 1576, p. 122; 1583, p. 121.

(d. 985) [Kelly]

Antipope (974, 984 - 85); elected in opposition to Benedict VI (974 - 83)

He was supposed to have put Pope Benedict VI to death; popular tumult caused him to flee to Constantinople in 974. He returned in 984 and removed Pope John XIV from office by murder

He stole the jewels of the church of St Peter. 1563, p. 2.

(c. 1235 - 1303) [Kelly]

Studied at Bologna DCnCL. In 1265 he accompanied Cardinal Ottobuono Fieschi to England; advocate, notary at the Curia 276; cardinal 1281; papal legate. Pope (1294 - 1303)

Boniface VIII, upon election to the papacy, displayed himself in bishop's robes and in imperial robes.1570, p. 7, 1576, p. 6, 1583, p. 6.

(fl. 654 - c. 670) [ODNB]

Abbot of Iken, Suffolk (654 - c. 670)

Botwulf built an abbey in the eastern part of Lincolnshire. 1570, p. 164; 1576, p. 124; 1583, p. 122.

Mayor of Cambridge.

Brasey carried John Hullier to prison and took from him all his books, writings and papers. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

Coroner of Chester in 1555

Brassy allegedly stated that Bishop George Cotes died of a venereal disease (1563, p. 1122).

Foxe says Brazutus poisoned six popes: Clement II, Damasus II, Leo IX, Victor II, Stephen IX and Nicholas II

(d. 764) [ODNB]

Archbishop of Canterbury (761 - 64)

He is listed by Foxe: 1570, p. 178; 1576, p. 135.

A justice. Of Kent

Thomas Sprat left his master, Brent, to flee to Calais in fear of persecution. 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

In about 1557 Sprat and Porrege returned to England and were approximately three miles from Dover when they were met by Brent, two Blanchendens and others. One of the party knew Porrege. 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

Brent's servant recognised Sprat and informed his master. 1570, p. 2286, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

Sprat and Porrege were close to being captured when Brent's servant fell from his horse and gave Sprat the chance to run. 1570, p. 2287, 1576, p. 1974 [incorrectly numbered as 1938], 1583, p. 2081.

(d. 1527) [Emden]

BA Cambridge 1490; DTh Turin by 1505; rector of St Mary's church, Calais 1509; commissary for Archbishop Warham

William Button was brought before Brian Darley for having had a confrontation with a friar selling papal indulgences. When Button insulted the Dominicans and made further offensive remarks, Darley made him do public penance and had his wages taken away. 1570, p. 1408; 1576, p. 1200; 1583, p. 1230.

One of Latimer's scholars. Of St John's College.

Foxe lists Latimer's adversaries: bishop of Ely (preached against him in King's College), Dr Watson (Master of Christ's College), Dr Norton (Master of Clare), Dr Philo (Master of Michael House), Dr Metcalfe (Master of St John), Dr Blith (of the King's Hall), Dr Bullock (Master of Queen's College), Dr Palmes (Master of St Nicholas hostel), Bayne, Rud and Greenwood of St John's, Brikenden of St John's also, and said to have been a scholar of Latimer's. 1570, p. 1904, 1576, p. 1631, 1583, p. 1735.

Lieutenant of the Tower.

Bridges is described by Foxe as the Lord's organ for saving princess Elizabeth. 1563, p. 1383, 1570, p. 1952, 1576, p. 1679, 1583, p. 1786.

Clerk to Mr Chambers

Twyford, who had a grudge against Thomas Merial, brought together a group of men, plied them with wine, and had them give evidence against him. Bright, the clerk of Mr Chambers, was one of these. 1570, p. 1440; 1576, p. 1228; 1583, p. 1257.

(d. 731) Archbishop of Canterbury (693 - 731)

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1563, p. 18.

Officer of Maximinus Daia

Bringes was in charge of the persecution of Christians in Amasea. 1570, p. 117; 1576, p. 84; 1583, p. 83.

Constable. Of Cambridgeshire.

At the stake, Brisley told John Hullier to be silent or repent. 1570, p. 2196, 1576, p. 1895, 1583, p. 2004.

(41 - 55) [D. Hurley www.roman-emperors.org]

Son of Claudius; step-brother of Nero; murdered

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 38; 1576, p. 31; 1583, p. 31.

Consul of Chester; appointed to protect the monks of Bangor against the Saxons early C7. May have been a kinsman of the king, Selyf ap Cynan ap Brochfael [ODNB sub Brochfael Ysgithrog]

Brochfael gathered his forces, supported by the monks of Bangor, to meet an attack by Æthelfrith of Northumbria. Brochfael and fifty others managed to escape; the rest were killed. 1570, p. 160; 1576, p. 120; 1583, p. 119.

Minister. Of Clerkenwell.

John Fetty's wife complained to Brokenbury about her husband's refusal to attend mass. 1563, p. 1693, 1570, p. 2257, 1576, p. 1948, 1583, p. 2055.

[Probably Christopher Browne, of St Johns (Venn)]

Browne was one of those gathered together by the vice-chancellor of Cambridge University to bear witness against the dead Bucer and Phagius in order to have them declared heretics. 1563, pp. 1537 [recte 1549]-1558 [recte 1570]

of Wenham, Suffolk

Bruesse accompanied Robert Wingfield when he visited John Kirby and Roger Clarke in prison to urge them to repent. 1570, p. 1410; 1576, p. 1202; 1583, p. 1232.

Legendary Trojan immigrant, leader of Britons into England [ODNB sub Geoffrey of Monmouth]

1563, p. 16.

Prior of Black [or Lady] friars [Foxe unclear].

Buckenham, prior of the Black friars or Lady friars, attempted to show Latimer why scripture should not be in English by use of his cards. 1570, pp. 1903-04, 1576, p. 1631, 1583, p. 1734.

(c.1177 - 1231)

Provost of Ursberg; chronicler

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, pp. 61, 77, 108; 1576, pp. 44, 52, 76; 1583, pp. 43, 52, 76.

Official of Reading.

Julins Palmer was called out of prison to appear before the mayor, Burd and two justices to answer charges concerning the writings found in his room. 1570, p. 2121, 1576, p. 1844 [recte 1832], 1583, p. 1938.

(d. 874?) [ODNB]

King of the Mercians (852 - 874); deposed by Vikings and driven into exile; went on pilgrimage to Rome and died there

He is mentioned by Foxe: 1570, p. 151; 1576, p. 112; 1583, p. 111.

A 'maister Burman' is listed as being assigned to debate Hugh Latimer at Oxford in 1554 (1563, p. 934).