Short biography of john knox
Short biography of john knox
John knox birth and death.
John Knox
Preacher and historian of the Scottish Reformation Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Biography of John Knox
- Education and Conversion
- Imprisonment and Exile
- Return to Scotland
- Works and Legacy
Biography of John Knox
John Knox, a preacher and historian of the Scottish Reformation, was born into a peasant family in Haddington, Scotland.
The exact date of his birth is uncertain, with arguments for three different dates - , , and
Education and Conversion
Knox studied at a primary school in Haddington and later attended either the University of Glasgow or St.
Andrews (or possibly both). He initially prepared for priesthood but, after the death of George Wishart, who was burned at the stake in , Knox switched sides and became a leader of the Protestant movement in Scotland.
Imprisonment and Exile
In July , Knox was captured by the French after the fall of St.
Andrews Castle and was held as a prisoner until February Undoubtedly, Edward VI and the Lord Pr