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 * __ John Calvin __**



Life span 1509-1564 Live France and Switzerland 1.Calvin was a principal in the development of the system of Christian theology later called Calvinism.

2. A violent uprising against Protestants in France made Calvin go to Basel, Switzerland, where he published the first edition of his book The Institutes of the Christian Religion in 1536.

 3. Calvin was recruited by William Farel to help reform the church in Geneva

 4. Calvin's writing and preachings provided the seeds for the branch of theology that bears his name.

 5. Calvin introduced new forms of church government and liturgy despite the opposition of several powerful families in the city who tried to curb his authority

John Calvin is very important to history because he came up with his own Christian theology called Calvinism. He introduced forms of church government and litergy despite the opposition of several powerful families.He published a book called The Institues of the Christian Religion in 1536. He regularly preached sermons throughout the week. John Calvin was a very exceptional man.