George Wishart is burnt for heresy in Scotland

Historical Context Note

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Protestant preacher George Wishart, a mentor of John Knox, is burnt for heresy by Cardinal Beaton. This apparent Protestant martyrdom at the hands of a tyrannical and unbending Catholic Church is one of the triggers of the Scottish Reformation.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "George Wishart is burnt for heresy in Scotland". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14731, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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