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Reformation, The

France · Religion / Calvinism. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1535Date range
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1Places

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1535

John Calvin16 July 1535

Religion / Calvinism

Following the Edict of Coucy heretics had a limited six-month period to reconcile with the Catholic faith, Calvin decides that there was no future for him in France

John Calvin16 July 1535

Coucy · Religion / Calvinism

Francis I issues the Edict of Coucy ending the persecution of Protestants who were calling for reform in the Catholic Church and displayed provocative placards attacking the Mass

John Calvin1535

Religion / Calvinism

Publication of "The Institutes of the Christian Religion"

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John Calvin

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