John Calvin (or Jean Calvin) (10 July 1509 - 27 May 1564) was a French Protestant theologian during the Protestant Reformation and was a central developer of the system of Christian theology called Calvinism or Reformed theology. In Geneva, his ministry both attracted other Protestant refugees and over time made that city a major force in the spread of Reformed theology. He is famous for his teachings and writings, in particular for his Institutes of the Christian Religion.

John Calvin

John Calvin (or Jean Calvin) (10 July 1509 - 27 May 1564) was a French Protestant theologian during…

"Part of Statue of Jean de Bourbon, from st. Denis, 1379." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Jean de Bourbon

"Part of Statue of Jean de Bourbon, from st. Denis, 1379." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

A French dramatist, who primarily wrote tragedies.

Jean Racine

A French dramatist, who primarily wrote tragedies.

One of the most celebrated and most influential writers of the 18th century, was the son of a watchmaker at Geneva. (1712-1778)

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

One of the most celebrated and most influential writers of the 18th century, was the son of a watchmaker…