Nicholas Fitzherbert

Nicholas Edward
Born1550[1]
prob. Padley, Derbyshire
Died1612[1]
Florence
EducationExeter College, Oxford, University of Douai
OccupationSecretary
ParentJohn Fitzherbert

Nicholas Fitzherbert (1550 – 6 November 1612) was an English recusant gentleman who served as secretary to Cardinal William Allen and was found guilty of treason due to his Catholicism. He was the second son of John Fitzherbert of Padley, Derbyshire. Fitzherbert was the grandson of the judge Sir Anthony Fitzherbert (1470–1538), and first cousin to the Jesuit Thomas Fitzherbert.[1] Whilst he was abroad, two priests were arrested at his father's house; they are now saints after becoming martyrs to their faith. Fitzherbert's lands were forfeit, and he was obliged to spend his life abroad. He was buried in Florence.[2]

  1. ^ a b c "Fitzherbert, Nicholas" . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
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