Calvinist Geneva as a Protestant Theocracy (1536–1600)

1. Geneva officially adopts the Reformation

   May 25, 1536Labels: City Council

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2. John Calvin arrives in Geneva

   Sep 1, 1536Labels: John Calvin, Guillaume Farel

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3. Calvin and Farel expelled from Geneva

   Apr 23, 1538Labels: John Calvin, Guillaume Farel

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4. Calvin marries Idelette de Bure

   Aug 1, 1540Labels: John Calvin, Idelette de

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5. Calvin returns to Geneva from exile

   Sep 13, 1541Labels: John Calvin, Geneva Council

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6. Genevan Consistory and Company of Pastors established

   Nov 1, 1541Labels: Genevan Consistory, Company of

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7. Ecclesiastical Ordinances passed by the council

   Nov 20, 1541Labels: Ecclesiastical Ordinances, Geneva Council

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8. Genevan Catechism issued for Reformed instruction

   Jan 1, 1542Labels: Genevan Catechism, John Calvin

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9. Council contest over excommunication escalates

   Mar 19, 1543Labels: Consistory, Geneva Council

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10. Christmas celebration banned in Geneva

    Dec 25, 1550Labels: Geneva Council

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11. Michael Servetus executed for heresy

    Oct 27, 1553Labels: Michael Servetus, Geneva Council

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12. Libertine revolt crushed; Calvinist faction prevails

    Jun 1, 1555Labels: Libertines, Ami Perrin

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13. Academy of Geneva founded

    Jun 5, 1559Labels: Academy of, Theodore Beza

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14. Ecclesiastical Ordinances revised

    Jan 1, 1561Labels: Ecclesiastical Ordinances

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15. John Calvin dies in Geneva

    May 27, 1564Labels: John Calvin

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