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Jul 10, 1509
John Calvin; Born
He was born in Noyon, Picardy, France -
Period: Apr 20, 1529 to Apr 20, 1533
He studied Theology, Law, and Greek.
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Jan 1, 1531
John Calvin's father died
His father died giving Calvin the freedom to resume his religious studies. -
Jan 1, 1536
Published landmark text Institutes of Christian Religion
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Jan 1, 1538
He was forced out of Geneva
He was forced out by anti-Protestant authorities -
Period: Jan 1, 1538 to Jan 1, 1541
John Calvin stayed in Strasbourg.
He stayed in Strasbourg where he learned a lot about Martin Brucer's ideas. -
Jan 1, 1541
We was invited back into Geneva.
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Jan 1, 1555
He was given absolute sepremacy as leader of Geneva
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May 27, 1564
John Calvin Died