24 November 2022
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John Knox died - On this day in Scottish history
John Knox, a leader of the Scottish Reformation, died on 24 November 1572 in Edinburgh. Knox was a learned clergyman who was influenced by John Calvin in Switzerland and inspired to bring religious reform to Scotland.
John Knox, a leader of the Scottish Reformation, died on 24 November 1572 in Edinburgh. Knox was a learned clergyman who was influenced by John Calvin in Switzerland and inspired to bring religious reform to Scotland.
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The Scottish Reformation began after Knox preached a fiery sermon at the church of St John the Baptist in Perth, after which a mob began to riot and loot the surrounding churches and friaries. In 1560, Knox and his advisers drew up a new Confession of Faith, which was followed by acts of parliament forbidding the celebration of Mass in Scotland and abolishing adherence to the Pope.
Knox spent his final years in Edinburgh, and as a man of fifty (in 1564) caused controversy by marrying seventeen-year-old Margaret Stewart, with whom he had three daughters. He preached until his final days and died whilst hearing Bible readings from his friends and wife.
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