His final words, spoken “at the stake with a fervent zeal, and a loud voice”, were reported as “Lord! Open the King of England’s eyes.” The traditional date of commemoration is 6 October, but records of Tyndale’s imprisonment suggest that the actual date of his execution might have been some weeks earlier.

What were William Tyndale's last words?

His final words, spoken “at the stake with a fervent zeal, and a loud voice”, were reported as “Lord! Open the King of England’s eyes.” The traditional date of commemoration is 6 October, but records of Tyndale’s imprisonment suggest that the actual date of his execution might have been some weeks earlier.

Did William Tyndale get married?

The said William married Alice Hunt of the farm called Hunt’s Court at North ibley, and since they had a son also called William, this gave rise to the belief that this could be William the translator, and North Nibley the place of his birth. …