During the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a woman was executed in York, England. That woman's name was Margaret Clitherow. Her case attracted considerable attention since she was the daughter of the Lord Mayor of York. She was ...See moreDuring the religious upheavals of the 16th century, a woman was executed in York, England. That woman's name was Margaret Clitherow. Her case attracted considerable attention since she was the daughter of the Lord Mayor of York. She was the first woman to die for her beliefs in the reformation period. Written by
Cathal Gallagher
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