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William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1633 to 1645, significantly influenced the Church of England by promoting a more ceremonial and hierarchical form of worship, which emphasized the authority of the church and the monarchy. He aimed to enforce uniformity in religious practices, leading to the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer. His policies, however, sparked considerable opposition, contributing to tensions that fueled the English Civil War. Ultimately, Laud was executed in 1645, reflecting the deep divisions within English society regarding religion and governance.

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Who was the archbishop of Canterbury and was beheaded in 1645?

His name was William Laud. As Archbishop of Canterbury he was considered High Church or an Anglo-Catholic. This combined with his opposition of radical Puritanism and support for Charles I sealed his fate and he was condemned as a traitor by the Long Parliament. He was executed on 10 January 1645.


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Why Was Archbishop of Canterbury William Laud Imprisoned?

Laud was imprisoned because he and Charles I tried to introduce the New English Prayer Book to Presbytarian Scotland. This was rebuked and the Scots rioted. A rebellion arose. Charles couldn't stop the rebellion so in the end he asked Parliament to grant him money. He had ignored them for the past eleven years, see Eleven Year's Tyranny, and MPs were angry. They would only give him the money on certain terms : Strafford executed, Laud sent to the Tower etc. Parliament didn't like Laud because he believed in the Higher Church. The puritan MPs thought this was popish and ungodly. These terms were presented in the Long Parliament.


What changes did archbishop William laud make to the church?

Archbishop added a few catholic touches to the Protestant Church. This included decorating the church- Protestants only liked plain churches . The Protestants reacted badly to this change though


Charles I's political action in 1629 that led to persecution of the puritans and the formation of the massachussetts bay?

In 1629, Charles I dismissed Parliament and sanctioned the anti-Puritan persecutions of William Laud, an archbishop.