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Ulrich Zwingli
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Leader of the Reformation in Switzerland.
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John Calvin
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Swiss leader of Protestantism and advocate of predestination who created theocracies in Swiss cantons(states). His ideas led to a large following in France, known collectively as the Huguenots. And in England, known as the Puritans.
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John Knox
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Follower of John Calvin in Switzerland. Founded the Presbyterian Church.
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Jan Huss
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(Bohemia) Czech priest who was burned at stake for criticizing church. Critical of transubstantiation. Predecessor to PR.
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Martin Luther
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German priest who initiated the Protestant Reformation with his postings of the 95 Thesis. Followers called Lutherans, predominately found in Germany & Scandinavia. Key Ideas: sola fide; sola scripture; priesthood of all believers.
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John Wycliffe
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(England) He felt that Church corruption limited the ability of the clergy to properly lead Christians towards salvation. Proclaimed that a person did not need the church and its sacraments to attain salvation. (Created first English bible) Followers called Lollards.
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Girolamo Savonarola
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(Florence, Italy) He launched a crusade against immoral society and abuses within the Church. He accused the Vatican and encouraged the book burning of secular books.
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