Man Who Dared a King
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St. John Fisher was a Catholic bishop who lived in England during the 16th century. He refused to accept King Henry VIII's claim to be the head of the Church of England, and as a result, he was arrested and imprisoned. After three years in prison, Fisher was beheaded on June 22, 1535.Book Details
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