William Laud: Archbishop of Canterbury
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.
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