Simon Fish

Simon Fish was a 16th-century English Protestant writer known for his strong criticisms of the clergy and the church's corruption. His work, "A Supplication for the Beggars," reflects his advocacy for social and religious reform, highlighting the isparity between the clergy's wealth and the poverty of the common people. Fish's bold and uncompromising critique of the church's exploitation of the poor resonates with themes of social justice and the need for accountability in religious institutions.