# Ulrich Zwingli — Religion and the Rise of Capitalism character guide

> Ulrich Zwingli in Religion and the Rise of Capitalism by R. H. Tawney.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Zwingli

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

## Who they are

Swiss Protestant reformer and leader of the Reformation in Zurich.

## In the story

### [II: The Continental Reformers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/ii-the-continental-reformers)

Zwingli is noted as standing midway between Luther and Calvin, denouncing capitalism and interest in principle while acknowledging the state's role in permitting it.

### [Luther](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/ii-luther)

Referenced along with Oecolampadius for devising plans for the reorganization of poor relief.

### [III: Calvin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/religion_and_the_rise_of_capitalism_se/chapters/iii-calvin)

Mentioned as a Swiss reformer who stood midway between Luther and Calvin; his views on private property and interest are noted, though his denunciations of capitalism were not intended as practical rules.

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