William Tyndale was an English scholar and translator who played a crucial role in making the Bible accessible to ordinary people. In the early 16th century, he translated the New Testament into English, which was a significant challenge because the Church at the time wanted to keep the scriptures in Latin. Tyndale's work laid the foundation for future translations and helped spark the Protestant Reformation. Tyndale's dedication to translating the Bible came with great risks. He faced persecution for his beliefs and was eventually betrayed, leading to his arrest and execution in 1536. Despite his tragic end, Tyndale's translations influenced many later versions of the Bible, including the King James Version, and he is remembered as a martyr for religious freedom.