John Calvin

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Protestant reformer · Kingdom of France

Date of birth: July 30, 1509
Died on June 6, 1564: Died at the age of 54; Would have turned 517 today

French Protestant reformer (1509–1564)

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John Calvin was a protestant reformer (Kingdom of France). John Calvin was born on July 30, 1509 in Noyon. Among other things, John Calvin was known for Institutes of the Christian Religion. John Calvin founded University of Geneva.

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Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Vaud

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Work by John Calvin

Title	Year
Institutes of the Christian Religion	–

Facts about John

Born: July 30, 1509 in Noyon
Died: June 6, 1564
Nationality: Kingdom of France and Republic of Geneva
Occupations: Protestant reformer, Lawyer, Pastor, Writer, and Theologian
Languages: French, German, and Latin
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 111 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: July 30, 1509
Born on a: Friday
Zodiac sign: Leo

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What makes John Calvin unique

In memory: Died at the age of 54
Today: Would have turned 517 today

In the Julian calendar: July 20, 1509. Converted to our calendar: July 30, 1509.

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Founded companies

Name	Year
Evangelical Reformed Church of the Canton of Vaud	–
Continental Reformed Protestantism	–
University of Geneva	–

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