Thank you. This was an interesting narrative of the life of George Wishart. I'm descended from his half sister Janet, and this thread of Protestant faith that runs through my family is very precious to me. I'm so proud to be related to George, and I'm pleased that there is a portrait of him so that I can see the man that I have great respect for. My Scottish family were all from around St Andrews prior to emigrating to Australia, where I live.
🇦🇺🦘 (viewed 25/02/2021) ... How truly aweful. My words cannot do George Wishart's memory justice, but I thank you Claire for telling us about this young man's beliefs, life and death. A cruel and sad end indeed. 🔔🔔🔔
I am always amazed by these little-known snippets of history. Wishart must have been a kindly, devout person to touch the populace in the way he did. The bells tolled a prayer for him....and for us.
Wishart was one of several martyrs (including Forret) persecuted by the unlovely Cardinal Beaton. I have visited his castle at St Andrews and viewed the famous bottle dungeon he put some of the Reformers in it was truly horrifying. Some of the Scots Lords rose up soon after Wishart's death and assassinated Beaton in revenge for him and the other martyrs.
The bells🔔 rang out for Wishart Having escaped punishment before by leaving the country, I’m confused as to why he would come back. Mary Queen of Scots was only 3, however her regents would be sure to charge him with heresy and have him executed. Thank you for another fascinating video and I can’t wait to see tomorrow’s video
It’s so interesting that I randomly came across this video. George Wishart is an ancestor of mine and I’ve always found his life story as well as the events that his death put into motion to be so fascinating.
I am glad I did not live in the 16th century, as my beliefs seem similar to Wishart's. I would certainly have been hanged or burned as "an obstinate heretic." I doubt, however, that I would have had his courage in facing my end.
Not just hanged, not just burned, but hanged AND burned. As if they weren't sure just one of these actions would be good enough to work completely. Did they think he would rise from the dead like Dracula? Thank you Claire
joan smith I think there was a belief in some circles back then that you couldn’t rise at judgement day without a body - so burning his corpse was a double punishment.
TheAuntieBa I agree! From what I recall it was believed people would rise in their body as if they had never died - so whilst the body might decay before judgement day on resurrection their bodies would be perfect again. Perhaps it was a miracle like transubstantiation where the bread became Christ’s body - it’s sad how many people were executed for either believing or denying that change to the bread. I’m not aware of any detailed historical theory on this element of faith (full resurrection) in Tudor times.
Wasn't Scotland known for hanging a person to death first, before they burnt the body of the condemned? I know this was a common use, for people who were put to death for Witchcraft, and so forth. It's horrible for all of these victims, but I feel that it was a much better way for them to die, then suffering the brutality of burning alive... Thank You Claire, for another great video❣✌🌹💖
I haven't seen mention of hanging in other cases. For example, Forret and the others I talked about the other day were not hanged first and neither was Patrick Hamilton.
He said all this as he died?? Seems impossible. The brutality on both sides was so reprehensible and so against the basic teachings they purported to defend! Per comments below, though, I fail to see why men (zealots?) like this risked their lives when they could have shared their teachings in safer ways, reaching wider audiences.
No, Knox wrote "Many faithful words said he in the meantime, taking no head or care of the cruel torments which were then prepared for him", so he said it at the place of execution but before his execution. Knox states "And then by and by, he was put upon the gibbet, and hanged, and there burnt to powder" and doesn't mention him speaking again, as he couldn't because he'd been hanged.
So when people would "answer charges", would they use scriptures as their answer? Many of the charges against this man could well be answered with specific Bible verses. To be found guilty based on scripture, well, that would definitely make him a Christian martyr! How annoying, though, to answer with God's word and be found lacking!
I suppose I should be impressed by his courage... but honestly, he seems so arrogant in his conviction that HE is the one who got it right, and everyone else is wrong that I find myself irritated at his grandiose speech. But even with that, he didn't deserve his brutal death. I wish instead he and the Jesuit priests from the Feb. 27th segment had been locked in a room together for 24 hours. Now THAT would be a fitting punishment for all concerned! ;-D
Thank you. This was an interesting narrative of the life of George Wishart.
I'm descended from his half sister Janet, and this thread of Protestant faith that runs through my family is very precious to me.
I'm so proud to be related to George, and I'm pleased that there is a portrait of him so that I can see the man that I have great respect for.
My Scottish family were all from around St Andrews prior to emigrating to Australia, where I live.
🇦🇺🦘 (viewed 25/02/2021) ... How truly aweful. My words cannot do George Wishart's memory justice, but I thank you Claire for telling us about this young man's beliefs, life and death. A cruel and sad end indeed. 🔔🔔🔔
I am always amazed by these little-known snippets of history. Wishart must have been a kindly, devout person to touch the populace in the way he did. The bells tolled a prayer for him....and for us.
Wishart was one of several martyrs (including Forret) persecuted by the unlovely Cardinal Beaton. I have visited his castle at St Andrews and viewed the famous bottle dungeon he put some of the Reformers in it was truly horrifying. Some of the Scots Lords rose up soon after Wishart's death and assassinated Beaton in revenge for him and the other martyrs.
Thanks Claire. Senseless brutality. Such a sorrow.
These deaths are so chilling...
Therese Catalano so sad. 😞
The bells🔔 rang out for Wishart
Having escaped punishment before by leaving the country, I’m confused as to why he would come back. Mary Queen of Scots was only 3, however her regents would be sure to charge him with heresy and have him executed.
Thank you for another fascinating video and I can’t wait to see tomorrow’s video
It was his home and he would have believed that his duty and place were there with his people.
As usual, the bells have perfect timing. 🔔🙏
Thank you! I don't remember hearing or reading about him. Very interesting.
It’s so interesting that I randomly came across this video. George Wishart is an ancestor of mine and I’ve always found his life story as well as the events that his death put into motion to be so fascinating.
It’s also crazy that I just read through the comments and found three other descendants. So cool!
I like year 2 of this day in Tudor history, the details about the less known people and events are so interesting
Interesting video Claire well done
Thank you Claire
Thanks for your videos. I subscribed recently and there is so much information here that it will take me a long time to catch up.
My goodness...thank you.
I am glad I did not live in the 16th century, as my beliefs seem similar to Wishart's. I would certainly have been hanged or burned as "an obstinate heretic." I doubt, however, that I would have had his courage in facing my end.
I'd have been crushed or burned as a witch! A woman healing people, pshaw!
Same.
Enjoy the portraits puts a face to the name
How 😢 sad
All that suffering for such small differences! What a waste!
Thanks have never heard of him
He was a good looking man.
Very handsome for sure!
Not just hanged, not just burned, but hanged AND burned. As if they weren't sure just one of these actions would be good enough to work completely. Did they think he would rise from the dead like Dracula? Thank you Claire
joan smith I think there was a belief in some circles back then that you couldn’t rise at judgement day without a body - so burning his corpse was a double punishment.
Denise Phillips Did they understand that buried bodies decay? That belief is illogical.
TheAuntieBa I agree! From what I recall it was believed people would rise in their body as if they had never died - so whilst the body might decay before judgement day on resurrection their bodies would be perfect again. Perhaps it was a miracle like transubstantiation where the bread became Christ’s body - it’s sad how many people were executed for either believing or denying that change to the bread. I’m not aware of any detailed historical theory on this element of faith (full resurrection) in Tudor times.
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Poor man, he simply voiced his own opinions on his faith.
For Whom The Bell Tolls !
March 1st is my bdayy!!
A belated Happy Birthday!
An ancestor of mine!
We must be related 🤔
Hi, where do you live?
I'm in Australia, and descended from George's half sister Janet.
I live in Britain.
💖👑👑💖xx
I don't understand why civilized and educated people of that time resorted to such gruesome executions .
Wasn't Scotland known for hanging a person to death first, before they burnt the body of the condemned? I know this was a common use, for people who were put to death for Witchcraft, and so forth. It's horrible for all of these victims, but I feel that it was a much better way for them to die, then suffering the brutality of burning alive...
Thank You Claire, for another great video❣✌🌹💖
I haven't seen mention of hanging in other cases. For example, Forret and the others I talked about the other day were not hanged first and neither was Patrick Hamilton.
Religion never has, or will be worth dying for.
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He said all this as he died?? Seems impossible. The brutality on both sides was so reprehensible and so against the basic teachings they purported to defend! Per comments below, though, I fail to see why men (zealots?) like this risked their lives when they could have shared their teachings in safer ways, reaching wider audiences.
No, Knox wrote "Many faithful words said he in the meantime, taking no head or care of the cruel torments which were then prepared for him", so he said it at the place of execution but before his execution. Knox states "And then by and by, he was put upon the gibbet, and hanged, and there burnt to powder" and doesn't mention him speaking again, as he couldn't because he'd been hanged.
People were made of sterner stuff, physically and emotionally...
Would love to see you do these videos in period costumes. (you'd have to lose the glasses)
So when people would "answer charges", would they use scriptures as their answer? Many of the charges against this man could well be answered with specific Bible verses. To be found guilty based on scripture, well, that would definitely make him a Christian martyr! How annoying, though, to answer with God's word and be found lacking!
I suppose I should be impressed by his courage... but honestly, he seems so arrogant in his conviction that HE is the one who got it right, and everyone else is wrong that I find myself irritated at his grandiose speech.
But even with that, he didn't deserve his brutal death. I wish instead he and the Jesuit priests from the Feb. 27th segment had been locked in a room together for 24 hours. Now THAT would be a fitting punishment for all concerned! ;-D
So many deaths in the name of God.
Yup. Ticking down the list of his beliefs.....that's a Protestant for sure! LOL