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William Allen (1532 – 16 October 1594), also known as Guilielmus Alanus or Gulielmus Alanus, was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was an ordained priest, but was never a bishop.
Apr 27, 2022 · William Allen (1532 – 16 October 1594), was an English Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. Allen assisted in the planning of the Spanish Armada's attempted invasion of England, and would likely have been made Archbishop of Canterbury and Lord Chancellor had it been successful.
- "Allen/Alleyne/Aleyn"
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Allen, WILLIAM, Cardinal; b. England, 1532; d. Rome, October 16, 1594. He was the third son of John Allen, of Rossall, Lancashire, and at the age of fifteen went to Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated B. A. in 1550, and was elected Fellow of his College.
William Allen, English-born Roman Catholic cardinal and scholar who supervised the preparation of the English-language Douai-Reims translation of the Bible and engaged in intrigues against the Protestant regime of Queen Elizabeth I. Learn more about his life and legacy.
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May 14, 2018 · BORN: 1532 • Rossall, Lancashire England. DIED: October 16, 1594 • Rome, Italy. English cardinal; scholar. William Allen was the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England during the years when Catholics were harshly persecuted under the rule of Queen Elizabeth I (1533–1603; see entry).
(18) 1. ALLEN, William (1532-1594) Birth. 1532, Rossal Grange, Lancashire, England. Third son of John Allen and Jane Lister. Baptized at All Hallows Church, Bispham. The other children were George, Richard, Mary, Elizabeth, and Anne. His last name is also listed as Alanus; as Alleyne; and as Aleyn. Education.
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Cardinal ; b. England, 1522; d. Rome, 16 Oct., 1594. He was the third son of John Allen of Rossall, Lancashire, and at the age of fifteen went to Oriel College, Oxford, where he graduated B. A. in 1550, and was elected Fellow of his College. In 1554 he proceeded M. A., and two years later was chosen Principal of St. Mary's Hall.
