Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
Jean Calvin was a French theologian and pastor, who was a key figure in the Protestant Reformations in the early to mid-sixteenth century. Originally trained in law, he became a preacher who proposed and helped to enforce reforms in church governance and liturgy. He was active in western Europe, with Geneva as his main base of operations. His writings, teachings, and activities have influenced Christian theology, with many churches adopting Calvinism as their central component and the Catholic Church either articulating ideas or their own use or using it as a reference for counter-reforms.
- HMML ID
- 247717121884
- PURL
- LC name
- Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
- HMML name
- Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564
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- VIAF
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Variants
- Alcuino
- Alcuinus
- Calinus, Johannes
- Calluyne, Johan
- Caluin, Iean
- Caluin, Iohn
- Caluin, Jean
- Caluin, John
- Caluine, John
- Caluinus, Ioannes
Name elements
- Given names
- Jean
- Family names
- Calvin
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1509
- Death date
- 1564
- Centuries
- 16th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Preferred citation
"Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified October 12, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/247717121884
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-10-12
- Last edited
- 2022-10-12