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- John Knox, the founder of Presbyterianism, was born in 1505 at Gifford, in East Lothian, and was educated at Haddington and St. Andrew's. After he was created Master of Arts, he taught philosophy, most probably as a regent in one of the colleges of the University.
John Knox introduced the strict codes of Calvinist doctrine to Scotland. In contrast to Calvin?s focus on the bourgeoisie, however, Knox preached the idea of the ?Elect? to the peasant masses of 16th-century Scotland. Later called Presbyterianism, this Protestant religion became a symbol of Scottish nationalism in the struggle against Catholic monarchs.
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Abt 1514 - 1572 (~ 58 years)
