In December he was put on trial and although acquitted of treason , he was judged guilty of felony and put to death on 22 January 1552 .
Cranmer 's role in politics was diminishing when on 16 October 1551 Seymour was arrested on charges of treason .
In December Cranmer was put on trial and although acquitted of treason , Cranmer was judged guilty of felony and put to death on 22 January 1552 .
Cranmer 's role in politics was diminishing when on 16 October 1551 Seymour was arrested on charges of treason .