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John Calvin was a French Protestant reformer. Born on 10 July 1509 in Noyon, Calvin died on 27 May 1564 in Geneva at the age of 54.
Notable works include Institutes of the Christian Religion. Calvin studied at Collège de la Marche and Collège de Montaigu.
With a Wikipedia article in 135 languages, John Calvin is No. 2,646 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 10 July 1509, Noyon
- Died
- 27 May 1564, Geneva (aged 54)
- Country
- Kingdom of France
- Known as
- Pastor, Protestant reformer, theologian
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Collège de la Marche, Collège de Montaigu
- Languages
- Latin, French, Middle French, German
- Wikipedia editions
- 135
Did you know
54
Lived to 54.
10 Jul
Shares a birthday with Nikola Tesla and Marcel Proust.
2
Two people in the Index born in Noyon, with Pierre Robert Olivétan.
135
Has a Wikipedia article in 135 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
John Calvin
- FatherGérard Cauvin
- SpouseIdelette Calvin
Notable works
Notable works
- Institutes of the Christian Religion
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