William Tyndale (born c. 1490–94, near Gloucestershire, England—died October 6, 1536, Vilvoorde, near Brussels, Brabant) was an English biblical translator, humanist, and Protestant martyr.
William Tyndale was an English biblical scholar and linguist who became a leading figure in the Protestant Reformation in the years leading up to his execution. He is well known as a translator of most of the Bible into English, and was influenced by the works of prominent Protestant Reformers such as Martin Luther. Wikipedia
Born: Stinchcombe
Died: 6 October 1536, Duchy of Brabant
Known for: Translation of most of Bible into Early Modern English
Siblings: John Tyndale, Edward Tyndale
Notable work: Tyndale Bible