William Laud
William Laud (1573 - 1645) was a close advisor of Charles I of England. He was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633. He was executed in 1645, 5 years after his initial arrest.
He was born in Reading, Berkshire and died in London.
He believed strongly in the uniformity on the church and was accused of Arminianism, favouring beliefs held or taught in church, a political party, or any other group.
William Laud Media
- Canterbury, Canterbury cathedral-stained glass 24.JPG
Stained glass windows in the Chapter House of Canterbury Cathedral, depicting Henry IV, Henry VIII, Thomas Cranmer and Archbishop Laud
- Wolverhampton St Peters - 17th century altar 01.jpg
Altar, c. 1635, the centre of dispute between Puritans and Laudians, possibly consecrated by Laud himself, in St Peter's Collegiate Church in Wolverhampton.
- Wenceslas Hollar - Trial of Laud (State 2).jpg
Etching by Wenceslaus Hollar showing Laud being tried for treason in the House of Lords, with several people present labelled