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Nicholas Shaxton
Bornc. 1485
Norwich
Died1556 (aged 70–71)
Resting placeGonville Hall
NationalityEnglish
OccupationBishop of Salisbury

Nicholas Shaxton (c. 1485 – 1556) was Bishop of Salisbury. For a time, he had been a Reformer, but recanted this position, returning to the Roman faith. Under Henry VIII, he attempted to persuade other Protestant leaders to also recant. Under Mary I, he took part in several heresy trials of those who became Protestant martyrs.

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Timeline of the English Reformation

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List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1769

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the Manor or Parish of Grendon Underwood, in the County of Buckingham. Shaxton, Shackston, or Shackerston (Leicestershire) inclosure. 9 Geo. 3. c. 29...

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