John Canvin

John Calvin was born in 1509. He died in 1564. John Calvin was the son of a lawyer. He was born in Noyon, Picardy and was therefore a Frenchman.

Engraving from the original oil painting in the University Library of Geneva

Calvinism, 16th century Europe, Northern Renaissance, Protestant work ethic, iconoclasm. John Calvin né Jean Cauvin (10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was an influential French ...

Calvin's academic background. Like Luther and Zwingli, Calvin was a reformer who wanted a return to the ways of the early Church and a religion based on the New Testament.

Writings & biography of John Calvin, Protestant reformer of Geneva of 16th century