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John Calvin

There are many people in history who have made a very big impact on their

culture, times, and or religion. John Calvin was by far one of these few great people. He

had such a big influence in the time which he lived from 1509 to 1564. John Calvin

devoted almost his whole life to the promoting of Protestantism and made such a

difference that his impact is still seen today in Christianity.

Calvin was born in France and was the second son in his family of five brothers.

He grew and then decided to go to the famous University of Paris to study to be a priest.

His father then had a conflict with the bishop who employed him so he then turned to the

study of law. While he was studying in Paris he came across the writings of Martin

Luther. His cousin then introduced him to the ideas of reformation. Protestantism began

gathering momentum all over Europe. Then by 1533 Calvin began getting involved with

the movement. That year......

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