John Knox

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Knox born?Circa 1514
2. When did John Knox die?November 24, 1572 (aged approximately 58)
3. Where was John Knox born?Giffordgate, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
4. What is the career?Minister, Reformed theologian, writer, influential political figure
5. What was John Knox known for?John Knox was a brave Scottish leader who started the Reformation in Scotland, changing the country’s church and government.
6. Why did John Knox leave Scotland?He left because he was in conflict with Catholic leaders and had to flee after being captured by French forces and later when Queen Mary I came to power.

Reformed Theology: A branch of Protestant theology that emphasizes God's sovereignty and the authority of Scripture, heavily influenced by John Calvin.
Presbyterian Polity: A system of church government by representative elders, contrasting with episcopal systems led by bishops.
Ecclesiastical Order: The structure, organization, and rules governing a church or religious body.