John Calvin By kjack20 Jul 10, 1509 John Calvin was born in France Jan 1, 1530 Attended The Univerity of Orleans Jan 1, 1536 Puplished landmark text He published a landmark text called "Institutes of the Christian religion Jan 1, 1538 Forced to leave Geneva Anti protestant authorites forced Geneva Switzerland Jan 1, 1541 return to Geneva Jan 1, 1555 Given absolute supremecy as a leader in Geneva May 27, 1564 Died in Geneva Switzerland