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John Knox, (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Cnocc; c. 1514 – 24 November 1572) the prominent Scottish religious reformer and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, died on November 24, 1572. He was born in Giffordgate, a street in Haddington, East Lothian
John Knox was the founder of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Knox was a central figure in the establishment of the Presbyterian Church of Scotland and played a crucial role in shaping the religious and political landscape of Scotland during the 16th century.
Knox’s influence extended beyond Scotland, impacting the broader Protestant Reformation in Europe. He is best known for his fiery preaching and his role in promoting Reformed theology. Knox played a significant part in the creation of the Scottish Confession of Faith in 1560, which helped establish the Reformed faith in Scotland.
His death in 1572 marked the end of a life dedicated to the promotion of Protestantism and the establishment of Reformed principles in the Church of Scotland. The legacy of John Knox continues to be influential in the history of Scottish Christianity.