William Tyndale
1494–1536 — England
Era: Early Modern
Brilliance: 8/10 | Stewardship: 10/10 | Composite Index: 80
He gave English its Bible — and paid with his life.
"Lord, open the King of England's eyes."
Biography
First English Bible from Greek and Hebrew. Shaped the English language — 'let there be light,' 'the salt of the earth,' 'the powers that be' all from Tyndale. Strangled and burned at the stake.
Key Facts
- First English Bible from original languages
- Coined dozens of English phrases still used today
- Strangled and burned at the stake
- His translation authorized 4 years after his death
- Shaped the English language itself
The king killed him. Then published his book.
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