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=﻿John Knox=

Summary:
The real date of John Knox's birth is unknown, but it is believed to be somewhere between 1505 and 1515 in Giffordgate, 16 miles east of Edinburgh. John is said to be the "Greatest Reformer in the history of Scotland" ([]) and is said to be the founder of the Presbyterian faith in Scotland. He was caught up in the activity when Mary of Guise, the regent of Scotland intervened and was exiled to London, England by the French forces. While in exile, John worked in the Church of England and quickly rose positions to serve King Edward VI, as a royal chaplain. But when the king died and Queen Mary Tudor resumed the throne and made Catholicism compulsory, John resigned and left the country. John had married a lady called Marjory when he was 50 and she was 17! She died, leaving him two sons, Nathaniel and Eleazer. When he first left England he moved to Geneva he met John Calvin from whom he gained knowledge and experience of Presbyterianism. Later on he moved to Frankfurt, Germany where he headed the English Refugee church, but was made to leave because of differences concerning the liturgy (a kind of worship ceremony or pattern). One of his main inspirations to become Protestant was George Wishart. When he returned to Scotland, he led the Protestant Reformation in there. John helped write the new confession of faith and he served as the religious leader throughout Mary of Guise's reign. John Knox continued to preach until his death in Edinburgh, November 24, 1572.

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Excellent work Mary! Grade: A! (You seem quite disgusted with the idea of John marrying a 17 year old, that is only a 33 year difference! I agree...that is quite terrible!)