Huldrych Zwingli

(1484-1531)

Protestant Reformation leader in Switzerland, Swiss Reformed Church founder

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Huldrych or Ulrich Zwingli (1 January 1484 – 11 October 1531) was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland, born during a time of emerging Swiss patriotism and increasing criticism of the Swiss mercenary system. He attended the University of Vienna and the University of Basel, a scholarly center of Renaissance humanism. He continued his studies while he served as a pastor in Glarus and later in Einsiedeln, where he was influenced by the writings of Erasmus.

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Born	1 January 1484 Wildhaus, Swiss Confederation
Died	11 October 1531 (aged 47) Kappel, Canton of Zürich, Swiss Confederation
Zodiac	Capricorn
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