John Knox was a Scottish theologian and leader of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland. He was a major figure in the development of Calvinism, a form of Protestantism based on the teachings of John Calvin. Knox was a follower of Calvin and was heavily influenced by his teachings. He was instrumental in introducing Calvinism to Scotland and in establishing the Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Knox's influence on the development of Calvinism in Scotland was so great that he is often referred to as the "Father of the Scottish Reformation."
