Where was Tyndale arrested?
In England
In Germany
In the castle of Vilvoorde
In Rome
Answer
In the castle of Vilvoorde, located in present-day Belgium, William Tyndale, an influential English scholar and translator, was arrested on May 23, 1535. Tyndale's arrest came as a result of his religious beliefs, particularly his work in translating the Bible into English, which went against the Catholic Church's authority. Tyndale's arrest was a significant event in the history of the English Reformation.
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