Cambridge University’s Star

John received his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees at Cambridge. He was elected to high positions within the University and held prestigious professorships.

Rich and powerful people selected him to tutor their children. He would stay close with many of his students, giving them guidance in their careers and even their personal lives.

When one of his brightest students later had a crisis in his high-profile marriage, John did his best to help, but his former student was already set on divorce and more.

John would remain true to his beliefs in this situation and spoke about these beliefs openly.

His former pupil was not amused and had him killed.

John Fisher, formerly of Cambridge University and later Bishop of Rochester (and Cardinal), was executed 470 years ago today by King Henry VIII. He was canonized in 1935.