John Calvin By maizeeml Mar 16, 1509 John Calvin Biography Jul 10, 1509 John Calvin was born in France. Period: Jan 3, 1520 to May 10, 1530 John Clavin Ruled Geneva May 1, 1521 He was a preacher all his life until he died Jan 5, 1523 At the age of 14 he studied theology at the University of Paris Jan 7, 1527 During John Clavin's time of being a ruler there was 58 people executed and 76 exiled for their religion Jan 1, 1536 He published the "Institution of the Christian Religion". Feb 4, 1541 Calvin wrote the laws governing the Reformed Church May 27, 1564 John Calvin died in Geneva Switzerland