Reginald Pole was an English cardinal who played a key role in the religious and political struggles of the 16th century. This biography offers a detailed account of his life and career, from his early years as a student in Italy to his appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. Drawing on a wealth of historical sources, the author paints a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.