# Cranmer — Privy Seal character guide

> Cranmer in Privy Seal by Ford Madox Ford.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Cranmer

**First appearance:** 0004-i

## Who they are

Archbishop of Canterbury, a religious reformer.

## In the story

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/chapters/iv)

Argues for bowing to the King's desire for Katharine Howard and suggests a temporary pact with Rome.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/chapters/vi)

Exchanges glances with Cromwell; questions whether Rome would accept him, given his unsanctioned archbishopric.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/privy_seal_se/chapters/vii)

Archbishop, hesitant to move against Katharine Howard, preferring to propitiate her; Lascelles serves him.

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