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## John Knox House
John Knox House, located on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, is a 15th-century building with a rich history. Constructed around 1470, it was significantly remodelled in the 1550s by James Mossman, a goldsmith loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots. Mossman and his wife, Mariota Arres, added distinctive features, including a marriage lintel bearing their initials and a Scots motto: 'Love God above all and your neighbour as yourself'. (britainexpress.com)
The house is traditionally associated with John Knox, the Protestant reformer, who is believed to have lived there during his final months before his death in 1572. However, historical evidence for this claim is debated, and some sources suggest he resided elsewhere in Edinburgh. (scotlandsarchitecture.org)
In the 19th century, the house faced demolition due to urban redevelopment plans. Its association with Knox helped save it; it was restored in 1849 and opened as a museum in 1853. Today, it serves as a museum, offering insights into Scotland's Reformation era and the lives of its former inhabitants. (scotlandsarchitecture.org)
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