John Calvin

John Calvin
Engraving from the original oil painting in the University Library of Geneva
Born	(1509-07-10)July 10, 1509 Noyon, Picardy, France
Died	May 27, 1564(1564-05-27) (aged 54) Geneva, Switzerland
Occupation(s)	Pastor and theologian
Spouse	Idelette de Bure
Parent(s)	Gérard Cauvin and Jeanne Lefranc

Jean Cauvin, also Jean Calvin (English: John Calvin, July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564), was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation who was a central developer of the system of Christian theology that is called Calvinism or Reformed theology. In Geneva City, he rejected papal authority and established a new scheme of civic and ecclesiastical governance. He is famous for his teachings and writings and is infamous for his role in the execution of Michael Servetus.