Church Leaders 1100-1600
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- Was known as one of the most important mystical philosophers in Christian history
- Called the "Seraphic Doctor;" defended the Franciscan Order
- Known for having celestial visions; also worked at hospitals and prisons
- Founder of a monastic order which took a vow of poverty
- A nun placed in charge of reforming the Carmelite Order
- Nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg door
- Friend of Cranmer who believed vestments were vital to clergy
- Member of the Brethren of the Common Life; authored The Imitation of Christ
- Luther's closest friend, although they disagreed about the Eucharist
- Replaced Zwingli; brought unity to the Reformed Movement in Switzerland
- Earned the nickname �honey-tongued� because of his emphasis on God�s love in his sermons
- Leader of the English Reformation under Henry VIII; very influential upon King Edward
- Leader of the Swiss Reformation in Zurich; killed in battle early on
- Attempted to translate the Bible into English, but was forbidden to complete the work by Henry VIII
- Founded the Brethren of the Common Life, and emphasized Devotio Moderna
- English mystic and anchoress who received 13 visions
- Leader of the Swiss Reformation in Geneva, whose theology came to characterize the Reformed Church
- A nun who cut off all her hair, wore no shoes, ate no meat and lived without money
- A young French woman who led the army to victory against the English after a vision from God
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