HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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1509-1564. French theologian. Developed the Christian theology known as Calvinism. Attracted Protestant followers with his teachings.
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(1484-1531) Swiss reformer, influenced by Christian humanism. He looked to the state to supervise the church. Banned music and relics from services. Killed in a civil war.
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King of England from 1509 to 1547 and founder of the Church of England; he broke with the Catholic Church because the pope would not grant him a divorce.
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Known as the father of Renaissance Humanism.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Calvinists believed in hard work, discipline, thrift, honesty, and mortality. Genevan citizens could be punished of “crimes” like dancing, swearing, drinking, and playing cards. Calvinism spread to parts of France, Scotland, and the Netherlands. This led to bloody religious wars in Europe.
Detailed explanation-2: -John Calvin was a famous French theologian and a major leader of the Protestant Reformation. He helped popularize the belief in the sovereignty of God in all areas of life, as well as the doctrine of predestination. The theological approach advanced by Calvin has come to be known as ‘Calvinism.
Detailed explanation-3: -John Calvin (/ˈkælvɪn/; Middle French: Jehan Cauvin; French: Jean Calvin [ʒɑ̃ kalvɛ̃]; 10 July 1509 – 27 May 1564) was a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation.
Detailed explanation-4: -John Calvin, French Jean Cauvin, (born July 10, 1509, Noyon, Picardy, France-died May 27, 1564, Geneva, Switz.), French Protestant theologian and major figure of the Reformation.