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John Knox, (born c. 1514, near Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland—died November 24, 1572, Edinburgh), foremost leader of the Scottish Reformation, who set the austere moral tone of the Church of Scotland and shaped the democratic form of government it adopted.
Where is John Knox’s grave?
St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
John Knox/Place of burial
Archaeology Notes. John Knox died on 24th November 1572. He was buried in St Giles’ Cemetery (NT27SE 6), and according to Laing (1864) his grave was unmarked, but there is reason to believe it was a little W of the statue of Charles II in Parliament Close.
Who was John Knox’s wife?
Margaret Knoxm. 1564–1572
Marjorie Bowesm.?–1560
John Knox/Wife
In 1564 John Knox married Margaret Stewart, aged 17 and daughter of Andrew, lord Stewart of Ochiltree. They had three daughters Martha, Margaret and Elizabeth – all of whom are mentioned in his testament. John Knox died in Edinburgh on 24 November 1572.
Where is Knox statue?
New College The University of Edinburgh is one of the largest and most renowned centres for studies in Theology and Religious Studies in the UK. Very beautiful architecture, well worth taking a few minutes to visit the patio . There is a statue of John Knox in the university courtyard.
Why was John Knox buried Glasgow?
It’s said that Knox wanted to be buried within 20 feet of Saint Giles, so he was laid to rest right outside the church in what was once a proper graveyard. However, the site has since been tarmacked over and is now a functioning parking lot.