William Tyndale was an English scholar and theologian who is best known for his translation of the Bible into English. He played a key role in the development of the English Reformation and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of the English Bible. Tyndale's translation work greatly influenced subsequent English translations of the Bible and had a significant impact on the development of the English language. His efforts to make the Bible accessible to the common people and his commitment to translating it into English despite opposition from the church and state have earned him a lasting legacy as a pioneer of the English Reformation and a key figure in the history of English literature.