Person    | Male  Died 30/8/1555

Thomas Fust

Categories: Execution, Religion

Thomas Fust

Burnt at the stake in Ware (his home town) for his Protestant beliefs. Was associated with Harwood. Condemned by Bishop Bonner.

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Thomas Fust

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Stratford Martyrs

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