Friends of the Reformation
Elector John
John Frederick I of Saxony, the Lutheran elector who defended the Reformation after Frederick the Wise.
Frederick the Wise
Prince Frederick III (Frederick the Wise) of Saxony protected Martin Luther during the early days of the Reformation.
Friends of the Reformation
Several magistrates and political leaders supported the Reformation and played significant roles in its advancement. Some of the most notable figures are listed below.
Humphrey Monmouth
Humphrey Monmouth, the London merchant who sheltered and supported William Tyndale as he translated the New Testament into English.
John of Gaunt
A son of King Edward III of England, John of Gaunt opposed the political power of the Catholic clergy.
King Edward VI
King Edward VI was only nine years old when he succeeded his father, Henry VIII, to the throne of England.
Philip of Hesse
As a seventeen-year-old, Philip heard Luther defend his teachings at the Diet of Worms.
William of Orange
A short biography of William of Orange (1533–1584), leader of the Dutch Revolt against Philip II, convert to the Reformed faith, and protector of the Reformed churches of the Netherlands.
