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'''Thomas Cranmer''' (1489–1556) was a key figure in the [[English Reformation]] and the architect of the [[Church of England|Church of England’s]] doctrinal foundation. As [[Archbishop of Canterbury]], he played a crucial role in organising [[Henry VIII|Henry VIII's]] break from [[Church of Rome (disambiguation)|Rome]], particularly by helping to justify the annulment of Henry’s marriage to [[Catherine of Aragon]]. Cranmer was a leading proponent of [[Reformed theology]] and was instrumental in the creation of the [[Book of Common Prayer]], which shaped [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] worship. Though initially supportive of Henry VIII, he later helped establish more [[Protestantism|Protestant]] reforms under [[Edward VI]]. After the [[Roman Catholic Church|Roman Catholic]] restoration under [[Mary I]], Cranmer was arrested, tried for [[heresy]], and burned at the stake, remaining steadfast in his Protestant beliefs to the end. | |||