Oxford Martyrs

The Oxford Martyrs refers to three Protestant leaders—Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley, and Thomas Cranmer—who were executed for heresy in Oxford, England, during the reign of Queen Mary I (1553-1558). They opposed Catholic doctrines and supported the English Reformation. Latimer and Ridley were burned at the stake in 1555, with Cranmer following a year later. Their martyrdom became symbolic of the struggle for religious reform and freedom in England, inspiring future generations in the fight against oppression and contributing to the broader narrative of Protestantism in Europe.