# John Milton — Religion and the Rise of Capitalism character guide

> John Milton in Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by R. H. Tawney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Milton

**First appearance:** 0003-religion-and-the-rise-of-capitalism

## Who they are

English poet and Puritan intellectual.

## In the story

### [Puritanism and Society](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/i-puritanism-and-society)

Mentioned as an example of the victorious tranquillity and unwavering spirit of Puritanism.

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