The image of Vadian shown above is found on the door of Zwingli's church in Zurich.
| Movement | Magisterial Reformation |
|---|---|
| Born | St Gall, 1484 |
| Died | St Gall, 1551 |
| Significance | Vadian was a Swiss humanist reformer, city physician, and mayor of St Gall. He was the brother-in-law of Conrad Grebel but rejected Anabaptism and suppressed the movement in St Gall. Under his leadership, the city also removed images and abolished the Mass. |
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