Sebastian Castellio
French theologian (1515–1563) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sebastian Castellio (also Sébastien Châteillon, Châtaillon, Castellión, and Castello; 1515 – 29 December 1563) was a French preacher and theologian; and one of the first Reformed Christian proponents of religious toleration, freedom of conscience and thought.
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Born | 1515 |
Died | 29 December 1563(1563-12-29) (aged 47–48) |
Nationality | French |
Occupation(s) | Preacher, professor, theologian, translator |
Notable work | De haereticis, an sint persequendi |
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Notable ideas | Freedom of thought |
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