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John Calvin

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  • John Calvin; Born
    Jul 10, 1509

    John Calvin; Born

    He was born in Noyon, Picardy, France
  • Period: Apr 20, 1529 to Apr 20, 1533

    He studied Theology, Law, and Greek.

    John Calvin's Biography
  • John Calvin's father died
    Jan 1, 1531

    John Calvin's father died

    His father died giving Calvin the freedom to resume his religious studies.
  • Published landmark text Institutes of Christian Religion
    Jan 1, 1536

    Published landmark text Institutes of Christian Religion

  • He was forced out of Geneva
    Jan 1, 1538

    He was forced out of Geneva

    He was forced out by anti-Protestant authorities
  • Period: Jan 1, 1538 to Jan 1, 1541

    John Calvin stayed in Strasbourg.

    He stayed in Strasbourg where he learned a lot about Martin Brucer's ideas.
  • Jan 1, 1541

    We was invited back into Geneva.

  • Jan 1, 1555

    He was given absolute sepremacy as leader of Geneva

  • May 27, 1564

    John Calvin Died