Knox's three daughters also married: Martha to Alexander Fairlie; Margaret to Zachary Pont, son of Robert Pont and brother of Timothy Pont; and Elizabeth to John Welsh, a minister of the Kirk. Knox's death was barely noticed at the time. read more
In 1554, Knox met with John Calvin. Shortly thereafter he published a scathing pamphlet attacking Mary Tudor {the infant queen} and her advisors. The bishops in Scotland viewed him as a threat, but after a failed trial he was left free to preach. Knox did manage to alienate and or anger Queen Elizabeth of England and the Queen Regent. read more