Francis Tregian owned estates in Cornwall, and held a high place in court at the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I. He made no secret of his Catholic faith. Banished from court on trumped-up charges, he was arrested for hiding a priest, St Cuthbert Mayne, and imprisoned for 30 years. Released under James I, he died in a Jesuit hospital at St Roque, Lisbon, Portugal, and was buried standing up because he had "stood up" to Elizabeth and her heresies. Francis Tregian is much revered on the Continent, where there have been recent attempts to have him elevated to sainthood. At his place of burial there is a detailed description of how he preferred the confiscation of his estates for the defence of the Catholic Faith. This booklet details the history of Francis Tregian, and includes all known details, including "Tregian" Elizabethan music. Includes a Prayer for the Beatification of Francis Tregian as authorized by the Right Reverend Christopher Budd, Bishop of Plymouth.

About the Author
Raymond Francis Trudgian is a former Head of Religious Studies. He has combined his studies in Tudor Church History at the universities of Cambridge and London, with detailed research in Cornwall and Lisbon to show that his family was at the centre of political and religious controversy in the Elizabethan period.

Reviews
"Warmly Recommended..." -- The Right Reverend David Konstant, Bishop of Leeds.
"Truly fascinating..." -- The Reverend Dr Richard Jones, Co-Chairman, Methodist/Catholic Committee.
"Remarkable and valuable work..." -- Catherine Rachel John, Editor of 'The Penguin Book of Saints'.



Book Information
ISBN 9781898595281
Author Raymond Francis Trudgian
Format Paperback
Page Count 50
Imprint Liverpool University Press
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Weight(grams) 77g