Zwingli, Ulrich

(1484-1531) Swiss leader of Reformation; influenced by Erasmus ; opposed sale of mercenaries by Swiss; Bible, not church, is source of doctrine; differed with Luther over Lord's Supper; some of his followers broke away to form Anabaptists whom he persecuted; wrote 1. Concerning Freedom and Choice of
Food and 2. Sixty-seven Conclusions; politically minded; he was killed in battle of Kappel against Catholics