~ 1483 - 1555
Stephen Gardiner was an English bishop and statesman born around 1483, known for his role as a prominent figure in the Tudor court. He served as Bishop of Winchester and was a key supporter of Queen Mary I, playing a significant part in her efforts to restore Roman Catholicism in England. Gardiner is also noted for his opposition to Protestant reformers and his involvement in the controversies surrounding the religious changes of the 16th century until his death in 1555.