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John Knox

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John Knox

Birth
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Death
24 Nov 1572 (aged 66–67)
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Burial
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
Plot
Parliament Square
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Scottish Reformer. His insistence that his countrymen be able to read the Bible in their own language gave Scotland an educational system far ahead of the rest of Europe. He was known for his fiery temperament and his run-ins with Mary, Queen of Scots.
Scottish Reformer. His insistence that his countrymen be able to read the Bible in their own language gave Scotland an educational system far ahead of the rest of Europe. He was known for his fiery temperament and his run-ins with Mary, Queen of Scots.

Bio by: Mike Reed

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Mike Reed
  • Added: Nov 5, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5931377/john-knox: accessed ), memorial page for John Knox (1505–24 Nov 1572), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5931377, citing Saint Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland; Maintained by Find a Grave.