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Portrait of William Warham by Hans Holbein

Portrait of William Warham by Hans Holbein

William Wearham, before becoming Archbishop of Canterbury, studied law at Oxford and was a lawyer to the Royal Court. Excellent knowledge of law contributed to the fact that in 1494 he headed the Judicial Archives in London. In 1501, Henry VII appointed him bishop of London, and in 1503 – Lord Chancellor of England. In the same, 1503, Wearham became Archbishop of Canterbury.

He was friendly with Thomas More and is known for his education and humanistic views. During the reign of Henry VIII, Wearham was forced to pursue the king’s policy in the field of the Reformation. Disagreement with this policy and intrigues prompted him to abandon the post of Lord Chancellor and devote the rest of life exclusively to the church. In addition, from 1506 until his death, Wearham served as Rector of Oxford University.

In the portrait, William Warmham is depicted as an elderly man. From his figure so calm and confident that you involuntarily penetrate respect for him. A concentrated look directed to the distance is underscored by his extraordinary mind, first of all a thinker and an outstanding statesman, and attributes indicate his office – the Archbishop of Canterbury – the head of the church hierarchy in England of that period.

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