George Nichols was an English Catholic priest and martyr who lived during the 16th century. Born in Oxford around 1550, he studied at Brasenose College before teaching at St. Paul's School in London. After converting to Catholicism, he traveled to the Douai College in Rheims to pursue holy orders. Following his ordination in 1583, he returned to his home city to serve as a priest. His religious activities led to his arrest in 1589, resulting in his execution for treason under laws targeting those ordained abroad.