John Capgrave

John Capgrave (born April 21, 1393, Lynn, Norfolk, Eng.—died Aug. 12, 1464, Lynn) was a historian, theologian, and hagiographer who wrote an English Life of St. Katharine, vigorous in its verse form and dramatically energetic in its debate. His work illustrates well the literary tastes and circumstances of his time. Capgrave became a priest, lectured in theology at Oxford University, and later joined the Augustinian order of hermits at Lynn, where he probably became prior....