John Calvin
John Calvin | |
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Jean Calvin | |
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| Native name | Jean Calvin |
| Born | Jehan Cauvin 10 Julie 1509 Noyon, Picardy, Fraunce |
| Dee'd | 27 Mey 1564 (aged 54) Geneva, Swisserland |
| Thrift | Pastor, author, theologian |
| Notable wirk(s) | Institutes o the Christian Releegion |
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| Tradeetion or movement | Reformed, Calvinism |
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John Calvin (/ˈkælvɪn/;[1] French: Jean Calvin, pronounced [ʒɑ̃ kalvɛ̃]; born Jehan Cauvin: 10 Julie 1509 – 27 Mey 1564) wis an influential French theologian an pastor durin the Protestant Reformation. He wis a principal figur in the development o the system o Christian theology later cried Calvinism, aspects o whit include the doctrine o predestination an the absolute sovereignty o God in salvation o the human sowl frae daith an eternal damnation.
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