John Knox (l. c. 1514-1572) was a Scottish theologian and reformer famous for his work in advancing the Protestant Reformation in Scotland, his contentious relationship with Mary, Queen of Scots (l. 1542-1587), and establishing the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. He became the face of the Reformation in Scotland and is considered one of the most significant Protestant activists.
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c. 1514 - 1572Life of Scottish reformer John Knox.
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c. 1543John Knox converts to Protestant vision of Christianity.
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1547 - 1549John Knox is a galley slave rowing for French ships.
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1549 - 1553John Knox serves as a minister in England.
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1553John Knox flees England for Geneva, meets John Calvin.
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1555 - 1556John Knox is preaching in Scotland before returning to Geneva.
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1558John Knox publishes The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women in Geneva.
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1559 - 1572John Knox returns to Scotland and becomes leader of the Reformation movement until his death
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2 May 1559Preacher and writer John Knox returns to Scotland from exile to lead the Protestant Scottish Reformation, bringing him into conflict with the Catholic Mary, Queen of Scots.
