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John Calvin | |
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 Engraving from the original oil painting in the University Library of Geneva | |
| Born | July 10, 1509 |
| Died | May 27, 1564 (aged 54) |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor and theologian |
| Spouse | Idelette de Bure |
| Parent(s) | Gérard Cauvin and Jeanne Lefranc |
Jean Cauvin, also Jean Calvin (English: John Calvin, July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564), was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation who was a central developer of the system of Christian theology that is called Calvinism or Reformed theology. In Geneva City, he rejected papal authority and established a new scheme of civic and ecclesiastical governance. He is famous for his teachings and writings and is infamous for his role in the execution of Michael Servetus.