Theodore Beza
French Reformed Protestant theologian, reformer and scholar (1519-1605)
Theodore Beza was born on June 24, 1519 (Julian calendar) in Vézelay and died on October 13, 1605 (Julian calendar) in Geneva, aged 86. Recorded occupations: theologian, translator, writer, university teacher, playwright and Bible translator. Country of citizenship: France, Republic of Geneva and Switzerland. Associated movement: humanism. Fields of work: theology, history and poetry. Notable works include “Right of Magistrates”. Educated at Old University of Orléans. Honours include Poet's Crown.
- Born
- June 24, 1519 (Julian calendar) · Vézelay
- Died
- October 13, 1605 (Julian calendar) · Geneva
- Age at death
- 86
- Citizenship
- France, Republic of Geneva, Switzerland
- Occupations
- theologian, translator, writer, university teacher, playwright, Bible translator
- Movements
- humanism
- Notable works
- Right of Magistrates
- Education
- Old University of Orléans
- Honours
- Poet's Crown
- Wikipedia editions
- 35 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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