# John Knox — Travel Essays character guide

> John Knox in Travel Essays by Robert Louis Stevenson.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Knox, John

**First appearance:** 0027-edinburgh

## Who they are

The Scottish reformer, referenced in the Edinburgh essays.

## In the story

### [Introductory](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/i-introductory)

Mentioned as having reproved his queen in the accents of modern democracy within the palace.

### [The Parliament Close](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/iii-the-parliament-close)

His grave is marked by two letters and a date in the Parliament Close, near the church where he preached.

### [Legends](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/iv-legends)

Referenced indirectly through the ecclesiastical history and the religious divisions of Scotland.

### [Greyfriars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/v-greyfriars)

Mentioned as having taken refuge in a tomb at Greyfriars during a turmoil of the Reformation.

### [The Coast of Fife](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/the-coast-of-fife)

Referenced in the context of Cardinal Beaton's death at St. Andrews.

### [List of Illustrations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/travel_essays_se/chapters/list-of-illustrations)

His house in the High Street is listed among the illustrations.

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