Jean Calvin is expelled from Geneva

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Religious reformer Jean Calvin is expelled from Geneva after attempting to implement his ideas there, and moves to Strasbourg, where he is to stay until his return to Geneva in 1541.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Jean Calvin is expelled from Geneva". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 November 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=14597, accessed 19 March 2024.]

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