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Guillaume Farel

1489–1565 · 16th century · Also known as William Farel

Guillaume Farel was a French evangelist and Protestant reformer who spread the Reformation in French-speaking Switzerland. He preached at Montbéliard in 1524–1525, brought Neuchâtel to Protestantism in 1530 and helped win Geneva in 1535, where he persuaded John Calvin to stay in 1536. He later served as pastor in Neuchâtel until his death.

Guillaume Farel
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Mentioned in 3 state histories

Prince-Bishopric of LausannePrincipality of NeuchâtelCounty of Montbéliard

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