John Calvin
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John Calvin
Birth Name | Jehan Cauvin |
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Birth Date | July 10, 1509 |
Birth Place | Noyon, Picardy, France |
Death Date | May 27, 1564 (aged 54) |
Death Place | Geneva, Switzerland |
Occupation(s) | Reformer, minister, author |
Residency | Geneva, Switzerland |
Affiliation(s) | Republic of Geneva, Saint-Nicolas Church, Sainte-Madeleine Church, Temple Neuf |
Spouse(s) | Idelette de Bure |
Children | Jacques Calvin |
John Calvin (French: Jean Calvin) was a reformed theologian who resided in Geneva, Switzerland, and was influential figure during the Protestant Reformation. Calvin is most often associated with the doctrine of Calvinism, a soteriological position that affirms the sovereignty of God over all areas of life, particularly emphasizing salvation.