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Protestant Reformer Ulrich Zwingli is Born – Jan. 1, 1484
This week marks the anniversary of the birth of Protestant Reformer Ulrich Zwingli, who was born in Wildhaus, Switzerland, the son of a village magistrate.
A priest by profession, Zwingli became an influential Protestant leader who used preaching and literature to spread his views among the Swiss cantons.
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Despite having the label Protestant, he periodically found himself at odds with German contemporary Martin Luther, especially on issues like the significance of the sacraments.
