John Calvin (jan 1, 1509 – jan 1, 1564)
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believed in predestination = idea that God had chosen certain people for salvation even before they were born, condemning the rest to eternal damnationCalvin imposed religious discipline on all society and not just the church, banned frivolity, luxury, theatre, drinking, dancing, etc.
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jan 1, 1509
jan 1, 1564
~ 55 years