| Calvin and William Farel are banished from Geneva. | Calvin |
Magisterial Reformation |
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| A book of Vittoria Colonna's poetry is published in Parma. | Colonna |
Catholic Reformation |
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| April 21 | Calvin and Farel refuse to serve communion in Geneva. | Calvin |
Magisterial Reformation |
| February | Libertines gain the majority in Geneva's city council. | Magisterial Reformation |