- Founder of Scottish Presbyterianism
- John Knox
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Founder of Scottish Presbyterianism
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Knox, John — born с 1514, near Haddington, East Lothian, Scot. died Nov. 24, 1472, Edinburgh Scottish clergyman, leader of the Scottish Reformation and founder of Scottish Presbyterianism. Probably trained for the priesthood at the University of St. Andrews,… … Universalium
Knox,John — Knox, John. 1514? 1572. Scottish religious reformer and founder of Scottish Presbyterianism. While living in exile (1553 1559) during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots, a Catholic, he came under the influence of John Calvin. Returning to Scotland… … Universalium
Knox — n. Henry Knox (1750 1806), American Revolutionary general; John Knox (c1510 72), Scottish religious reformer and founder of Scottish Presbyterianism; name of a number of cities in the United States … English contemporary dictionary
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