John Knox
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John Knox was a 16th-century Scottish Reformer and fiery preacher who led the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland and became one of the most influential figures of the Protestant Reformation.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| John Knox canonical | 33 |
| John Knox (memorial only) | 1 |
| John Knox (monument, not burial) | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: John Knox Context triple: [Calvinism, associatedWithFigure, John Knox]
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Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading Swiss Protestant Reformer whose theological ideas helped lay the groundwork for later Reformed traditions, including Calvinism.
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Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury and a leading figure of the English Reformation, best known for shaping the doctrine and liturgy of the Church of England.
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Theodore Beza
Theodore Beza was a 16th-century French Reformed theologian and scholar who succeeded John Calvin as the leading figure of the Reformed Church in Geneva and a key systematizer of Calvinist doctrine.
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John Rogers
John Rogers is a common English personal name shared by numerous notable individuals across fields such as religion, politics, sports, and the arts.
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John Calvin
John Calvin was a 16th-century French theologian and key leader of the Protestant Reformation whose teachings laid the foundations of the Reformed tradition in Christianity.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: John Knox Target entity description: John Knox was a 16th-century Scottish Reformer and fiery preacher who led the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland and became one of the most influential figures of the Protestant Reformation.
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A.
Huldrych Zwingli
Huldrych Zwingli was a leading Swiss Protestant Reformer whose theological ideas helped lay the groundwork for later Reformed traditions, including Calvinism.
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B.
Thomas Cranmer
Thomas Cranmer was the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury and a leading figure of the English Reformation, best known for shaping the doctrine and liturgy of the Church of England.
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C.
Theodore Beza
Theodore Beza was a 16th-century French Reformed theologian and scholar who succeeded John Calvin as the leading figure of the Reformed Church in Geneva and a key systematizer of Calvinist doctrine.
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D.
John Rogers
John Rogers is a common English personal name shared by numerous notable individuals across fields such as religion, politics, sports, and the arts.
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E.
John Calvin
John Calvin was a 16th-century French theologian and key leader of the Protestant Reformation whose teachings laid the foundations of the Reformed tradition in Christianity.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Presbyterian minister
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Protestant reformer ⓘ Scottish Reformer ⓘ person ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Edinburgh
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Geneva ⓘ |
| birthYear |
1514
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1515 ⓘ |
| burialPlace |
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh
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surface form:
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh (churchyard site)
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| church | Church of Scotland ⓘ |
| deathYear | 1572 ⓘ |
| denomination | Reformed ⓘ |
| education | University of St Andrews ⓘ |
| era | 16th century ⓘ |
| influenced |
Presbyterianism
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Reformed churches in Scotland ⓘ Scottish Covenanters ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
George Wishart
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Huldrych Zwingli ⓘ John Calvin ⓘ |
| knownFor |
establishing Presbyterianism in Scotland
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fiery preaching ⓘ leading the Scottish Reformation ⓘ opposition to Catholicism ⓘ |
| language |
English
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Scots ⓘ |
| legacy |
key architect of Presbyterian church governance in Scotland
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major figure of the wider Protestant Reformation ⓘ |
| movement |
Reformation
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surface form:
Protestant Reformation
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| name | John Knox self-link ⓘ |
| nationality | Scottish ⓘ |
| occupation |
clergyman
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preacher ⓘ theologian ⓘ |
| opposed |
Mary, Queen of Scots
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Roman Catholicism ⓘ
surface form:
Roman Catholic Church
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| placeOfBirth | near Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland ⓘ |
| placeOfDeath |
Edinburgh
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surface form:
Edinburgh, Scotland
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| politicalView | resistance to ungodly rulers ⓘ |
| religion | Protestantism ⓘ |
| role |
founder of Presbyterian polity in Scotland
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leader of the Scottish Reformation ⓘ |
| spouse |
Margaret Stewart
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Marjorie Bowes ⓘ |
| supported | Protestant nobility in Scotland ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Reformed ⓘ |
| wrote |
History of the Reformation in Scotland
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The First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women ⓘ |
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Subject: John Knox Description of subject: John Knox was a 16th-century Scottish Reformer and fiery preacher who led the establishment of Presbyterianism in Scotland and became one of the most influential figures of the Protestant Reformation.
Referenced by (35)
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