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