John Knox (c 1512-1572) was born sometime between 1505 and 1515 in Haddington, Scotland. He is thought to have studied at either the University of St Andrews or Edinburgh, and was ordained a Catholic priest on Holy Saturday, 1536.
This was a difficult time for Scotland. King James V was killed in battle against the English in 1542, leaving an infant daughter – destined to become Mary, Queen of Scots. Her mother, Mary of Guise, sent her to France, and ruled as regent; her chief assistant was Cardinal David Beaton.
