Response to the Puritan Threat

Who was John Whitgift?

John Whitgift was the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1583 until his death in 1604.

What did John Whitgift think of Puritans?

Whitgift was anti-Puritan and was appointed by Elizabeth because she knew he would be harsh in his treatment of them.

What did John Whitgift do as Archbishop of Canterbury?

In 1583, Whitgift banned unlicensed preaching and enforced attendance at church through the introduction of recusancy fines.