Theodore Beza

Theodore Beza was a French Protestant reformer and scholar who lived from 1519 to 1598. He was a close follower of John Calvin and played a key role in shaping Calvinism, a branch of Protestant Christianity. Beza was influential in church reform, theology, and biblical translation efforts. He also served as a pastor and later as the leader of the French Reformed Church during difficult times, helping to preserve Protestant faith and ideas in France. His work contributed to the development of Calvinist doctrine and the broader Protestant movement in Europe.