Zwinglis

Zwinglis is the plural form of the Swiss surname Zwingli, used to refer to people who bear the name. In historical usage, the term most commonly refers to Ulrich Zwingli (1484–1531), a leading figure of the Swiss Reformation.

Ulrich Zwingli was a priest who served in Zurich and became a principal organizer of reform in the early 16th century. He argued that the church should be governed by Scripture and that Christian worship should reflect biblical teaching rather than medieval Catholic practices. His reforms included preaching in the vernacular and removing or modifying traditional ceremonies and vestments. Zwingli's influence helped establish the Reformed tradition in Switzerland and shaped Protestant thought more broadly.

The Swiss reformer engaged in debates with Catholic authorities and with other Protestant leaders. Notably, his view on the Lord's Supper differed from that of Martin Luther, contributing to a later divergence between the Swiss Reformed tradition and Lutheranism. Zwingli died in 1531 during the Second Battle of Kappel, a conflict arising in part from the broader Reformation process.

Today, Zwinglis is a relatively rare surname. When encountered in English-language writing, it is usually used to refer to Ulrich Zwingli, with any other bearers being far less prominent in public histories.