About Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor was a politician.
Hugh Taylor (died 25 November 1585) was an English Roman Catholic priest. He is a Catholic martyr, beatified in 1987.
Life Born at Durham, Taylor arrived at Reims on 2 May 1582 and was ordained a priest. He was sent on the English mission on 27 March 1585.
He was the first to be executed under the Jesuits, etc. Act 1584, recently passed, which made it treason to be made a priest and then to come into the realm. Taylor was hanged, drawn, and quartered at York on 25 November 1585.
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Who was Hugh Taylor?
English Roman Catholic priest and martyr
When was Hugh Taylor born?
Hugh Taylor was born in Appleton Wiske, Cleveland, County Durham, Durham, England, England.
When did Hugh Taylor die?
Hugh Taylor died on 25 November 1585 in England, North Yorkshire, York.
What was Hugh Taylor's occupation?
Hugh Taylor was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Hugh Taylor (priest)
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