Theodore Beza

Théodore de Bèze (Known as "Théodore de Bèze")

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Born Jun 24, 1519

Vézelay, Kingdom of France

Passed Away Oct 13, 1605 Geneva, Republic of Geneva

Lifespan 86 years old

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"The church is an anvil that has worn out many hammers."

Archival Overview

French humanist, biblical scholar, and direct successor to John Calvin as leader of Geneva whose critical Greek New Testament texts laid the textual foundation for the King James Bible.

Biographical Record

Theodore Beza (1519–1605 CE) renounced a life of French aristocratic privilege after an illness, fleeing to Geneva to become Calvin's right-hand collaborator.

First rector of the Geneva Academy, he represented Huguenots at the Colloquy of Poissy, defended Protestantism across Europe, and published critical editions of the Greek New Testament.

Key Life Milestones

1561

The Colloquy of Poissy

Stood before the French royal court and Catholic prelates, defending Reformed theology with supreme oratorical brilliance.

1565

Publication of Critical Greek New Testament

Published his definitive Greek New Testament with Latin translation, directly utilized by the translators of the King James Bible.

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Final Resting Place

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Saint-Pierre Cathedral
Geneva, Switzerland

                         GPS: 46.2011, 6.1486                    

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