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Also Known As John Wyclif • John Wiclif • John Wicliffe • John Wycliff
Born c.1330 • Yorkshire • England
Died December 31, 1384 • Lutterworth • England
Subjects Of Study Lollards • predestination • transubstantiation
Role In Reformation

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