John Calvin
French Protestant reformer (1509–1564)
John Calvin was born on July 10, 1509 (Julian calendar) in Noyon and died on May 27, 1564 (Julian calendar) in Geneva, aged 54. Recorded occupations: pastor, Protestant reformer, theologian, lawyer and writer. Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France and Republic of Geneva. Fields of work: theology. Notable works include “Institutes of the Christian Religion”. Educated at Collège de la Marche, Collège de Montaigu, University of Bourges and Old University of Orléans.
- Born
- July 10, 1509 (Julian calendar) · Noyon
- Died
- May 27, 1564 (Julian calendar) · Geneva
- Age at death
- 54
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of France, Republic of Geneva
- Occupations
- pastor, Protestant reformer, theologian, lawyer, writer
- Notable works
- Institutes of the Christian Religion
- Education
- Collège de la Marche, Collège de Montaigu, University of Bourges, Old University of Orléans
- Wikipedia editions
- 111 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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