1. Service at the court of Renée of France

    · Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

    Soon after publishing the first edition of the Institutes, Calvin left Basel for Ferrara and briefly served Princess Renée of France as secretary. The source dates publication to March 1536 and says he left for Ferrara shortly afterward; it does not give a more precise arrival date.

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