Jean Calvin
French Protestant reformer (1509–1564)
1509 — 1564
Quick Facts
Profession
French Protestant reformer (1509–1564)
Born
July 20, 1509
Died
1564 (age ~55)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, lawyer, pastor
Republic of GenevaBorn in NoyonDied in Geneva
1509
Born in Noyon (1509-07-20)
1564
Died in Geneva
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John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was the principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, including its doctrines of predestination and of God's absolute sovereignty in the salvation of the human soul from death and eternal damnation. Calvinist doctrines were influenced by and elaborated upon Augustinian and other Christian traditions. Various Reformed Church movements, including Continental Reformed, Congregationalism, Presbyterianism, Waldensians, Baptist Reformed, Calvinist Methodism, and Reformed Anglican Churches, which look to Calvin as the chief expositor of their beliefs, have spread throughout the world.
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Who is Jean Calvin?+
John Calvin was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation. He was the principal figure in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism, including its doctrines of predestination and of God's absolute sovereignty in the salvatio
What does the name Jean mean?+
The name Jean means "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is of French origin.
When was Jean Calvin born?+
Jean Calvin was born on July 20, 1509.
When did Jean Calvin die?+
Jean Calvin died in 1564, at approximately 55 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.
The name Jean is of French origin, meaning "A female given name from French.. Etymology: Jean, from a - feminine form of John, from Jehane.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Jean — July 20, 1509
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Lamat
Star — harmony, beauty, abundance
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
The world is a little different because you existed.
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