Who was known as "a loyal monk and great thinker" during the reformation?
A
Martin Luther
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B
John Calvin
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C
Zwingly
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D
John Huss
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Solution
The correct option is A Martin Luther Martin Luther was a Catholic monk who is called "Father of Reformation". In 1517 he wrote a letter to the Archbishop criticizing the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope for its corruption and abuse of power. It triggered a movement across Europe that spread to the entire world in the upcoming years.