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'''John Calvin''' (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564 AD) was a [[French]] Protestant theologian during the [[Protestant Reformation]]. He helped develop the system of [[Christian]] theology called [[Calvinism]].

'''John Calvin''' (July 10, 1509 – May 27, 1564 AD) was a [[French]] Protestant theologian during the [[Protestant Reformation]]. He helped develop the system of [[Christian]] theology called [[Calvinism]].

Calvin received an excellent education.  He expected to become a Catholic priest, and at the age of twelve he was [[tonsure|tonsured]]. When a person was tonsured his hair was cut, leaving the top of his head bald.  This represented giving one's life to Jesus, because in that day and age, long hair symbolized secular power.   

Calvin received an excellent education.  He expected to become a Catholic priest, and at the age of twelve he was [[tonsure|tonsured]]. When a person was tonsured his [[hair]] was cut, leaving the top of his head bald.  This represented giving one's life to Jesus, because in that day and age, long hair symbolized secular power.   

In 1523, Calvin began attending the University of Paris.  Here, he was exposed to Protestant thinking for the first time.   

In 1523, Calvin began attending the University of Paris.  Here, he was exposed to Protestant thinking for the first time.