Edmund Grindal

Edmund Grindal (* 1519 in St Bees, † July 6, 1583 in London) was Archbishop of Canterbury, York and London.

Grindal studied at Magdalene College and Christ's College, until he came to Pembroke College in 1538, where he turned to the reformation. In 1541 he got to know Martin Bucer, whose pupil he was. Edward VI. Grindal appointed in 1551 to his chaplain and two years later became Bishop of London. After Mary I became queen, Grindal had to go into exile. So he came, among others, to Strasbourg, Frankfurt and Basel. During this time, Grindal came with John Calvin, John Knox and John Foxe in contact.

When Mary I died in 1558, her half-sister Elizabeth became queen I.. She was minded Protestant, and so Grindal could come back to England. There he was again appointed as Bishop of London, the office, which he held before the exile. 1570 Grindal was Archbishop of York and Archbishop of Canterbury in 1575. Grindal refused the command of Elizabeth I comply, to prevent the emergence in England Exercises. Although Grindal was not removed from office, but banished from public life ( sequestrated ).