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Religious Reformers of the Renaissance
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Huldrych Zwingli
Led the Reformation in Switzerland, advocating for a theocracy and a church free of corruption.
Ignatius of Loyola
Founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and was a leading figure in the Counter-Reformation.
Martin Luther
Initiated the Protestant Reformation with his 95 Theses criticizing the Catholic Church's practices.
Desiderius Erasmus
Prolific scholar who highlighted the need for pure and simple Christian life without the pomp and dogma of the Catholic Church.
William Tyndale
Translated the Bible into English, making it accessible to common people and influencing the English Reformation.
Thomas Cranmer
Helped shape the Anglican Church and wrote the Book of Common Prayer.
Menno Simons
Founded the Mennonites, a group that practices adult baptism and nonviolence.
John Calvin
Developed Calvinism, emphasizing predestination and a strong sense of morality and discipline.
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