John Christopherson facts for kids
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| Bishop of Chichester | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Appointed | 7 May 1557 |
| Reign ended | 1558 |
| Predecessor | George Day |
| Successor | William Barlow |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 21 November 1557 by Edmund Bonner |
| Personal details | |
| Died | December 1558 |
John Christopherson was an important religious leader in England during the time of Queen Mary I (1553-1558). He served as her personal chaplain and confessor. He also held several big jobs at famous places like Trinity College, Cambridge and as the Bishop of Chichester.
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Early Life and Education
John Christopherson was born in Ulverstone, Lancashire. He went to the University of Cambridge for his education. He earned his first degree in 1540-41 and a master's degree in 1543. He became a Fellow at Pembroke College, Cambridge, then at St John's, and later at Trinity College, Cambridge.
A Time of Religious Change
During the reign of King Edward VI, John Christopherson traveled to Louvain in Europe. When Queen Mary I came to power, she wanted to bring back the Roman Catholic faith to England. Christopherson was a strong supporter of this. He helped to reintroduce Catholicism at the University of Cambridge. He was also involved in some important religious discussions and trials during this time.
Important Roles
John Christopherson held many important positions during Queen Mary's reign. From 1553 to 1558, he was the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. He also served as the Dean of Norwich from 1554 to 1557. In 1557, he became the Bishop of Chichester. These roles showed how much Queen Mary trusted him.
His Final Days
John Christopherson died in December 1558. This was shortly after Queen Mary I had died and Queen Elizabeth I had taken the throne. He had given a sermon where he spoke against the new religious ideas that were becoming popular. Because of this, he was put under house arrest. He passed away about a month later, and was buried in London.
A Unique Playwright
John Christopherson is also remembered for something very special. He wrote a play about a story from the Bible, the story of Jephthah. What makes his play unique is that it was the only play written in ancient Greek during the Tudor period in England. He based his play on an older Greek play by Euripides.
