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Huldrych Zwingli
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Following his death, Zwingli’s movement was largely taken over by his successor, Heinrich Bullinger. Zwingli's impact on Protestant thought was arguably more foundational for later movements than Luther's in some respects, particularly concerning the separation of church and state (though Zwingli himself blended them).
Zwingli’s systematic, logical approach to theology heavily influenced the Reformed tradition, particularly in Scotland via John Knox. His emphasis on civic responsibility and the transparent rea… -
John Calvin
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Legacy
Following Calvin's death in 1564, his work was carried forward by successors such as Theodore Beza. Calvinism became a major force in the Huguenots in France, the Presbyterians in Scotland (led by John Knox), and the Puritans who later settled in New England. His emphasis on education, systematic theology, and the rigorous examination of personal conscience irrevocably shaped modern Western Protestantism and influenced concepts of capitalism and democratic governance.
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