John Wyclif was a writer, a preacher, a reformer, a teacher, a heretic, and much more. ... This is where John Wyclif was born. The exact date of his birth is unknown but it was between 1320-1330, although the year usually given as 1324 (John Wyclif 1 2). He was the son of Roger and Catherine Wyclif (McLaughlin 1). His family is said to have come from Wycliffe, on the Tees (John Wyclif 1 1). The name Wyclif can be spelled a number of different ways: Wycliffe, Wycliff, Wicliffe, or Wiclif (Kiefer 1). John Wyclif lived a life of 55 years, which in his time was a long life. ... The last two years of his life he was paralyzed (John Wyclif1 1-2). Wyclif received his education at Balliol College (John Wyclif 1 1). While he was at Balliol College Wyclif got impressive degrees. ... Wyclif kept a close tie with Oxford for the majority of his life. ... Wyclif applied himself to the study of theology, ecclesiastical law, and philosophy (John Wyclif 2 1). When Wyclif was studying theology, he became Master of Balliol College. Wyclif was considered one of the University’s most revered colleagues (Cassidy 1). ... He was also given a two years’ license for non-residence in 1368 because of his studies there (John Wyclif 1 1). On a more personal level Wyclif was associated with two groups at Oxford. ... He was a Realist as opposed to a Nominalist (John Wyclif 2 1). ...
At Oxford Wyclif was Master. ... A few years later in 1368 Wyclif gave up his living in Fylingham and took over the rectory of Ludgershall in Buckinghamshire. In 1374 Wyclif received the crown living of Lutterworth. He retained this to his death (John Wyclif 2 2). ...
In 1374 King Edward III appointed Wyclif rector of Lutterworth. ... The negotiation appears to be the start of an alliance for Wyclif. An alliance between Wyclif and the anti-clerical oligarchy party. The party was headed by John of Gaunt, the king’s brother (John Wyclif 1 1).
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