John Knox

Scottish clergyman, writer and historian (1514–1572)

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John Knox was a Scottish clergyman, writer, and historian who lived from 1514 to 1572 and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. He is historically important because of his influence on Scottish religious and political life during a period of major religious change in Europe.

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Instance of: human
Given name: John
Gender: male
Citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland
Place of birth: Haddington
Place of death: Edinburgh
Occupation: politician
Educated at: University of St Andrews
Languages spoken: English language
Religion: Presbyterianism
Student of: John Calvin
Image: JohnKnox.jpg
Number of children: 5

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Commons category: John Knox
date of death: 1572-11-24
date of birth: 1514-00-00
Commons gallery: John Knox
place of burial: St Giles' Cathedral
writing language: English language
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John Knox (c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) was a Scottish minister, Reformed theologian, and writer who was a leader of the country's Reformation. He was the reformer of the Church of Scotland.

Born in Giffordgate, a street in Haddington, East Lothian, Knox is believed to have been educated at the University of St Andrews and worked as a notary-priest. Influenced by early church reformers such as George Wishart, he joined the movement to reform the Scottish Church. He was caught up in the ecclesiastical and political events that involved the murder of Cardinal David Beaton in 1546 and the intervention of the regent Mary of Guise. He was taken prisoner by French forces the following year and exiled to England on his release in 1549.

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