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Taverner was born at Brisley ( about 20 miles northwest of Norwich ) ( Schaff-Herzog p. 278 ).

In his youth at Christ Church, Oxford, Taverner got into trouble for reading William Tyndale's New Testament, which was being circulated and promoted there by Thomas Garret.

In February 1528, Cardinal Wolsey attempted to apprehend Garret, who escaped temporarily with the help of his friend Anthony Dalaber.

After being brought back to Oxford, Garret and Dalaber participated in a public act of penance along with Taverner and others who would play a significant part in the Reformation.

He studied at Corpus Christi College and Cardinal College at Oxford University, later earning at an MA at Cambridge University.

He was licensed to preach in 1552 and served as justice of the peace in 1558, and as high sheriff of Oxford in 1569.