About Philippe Mestrezat
Lived 1618 – 1690 (aged 71). Philippe Mestrezat was a theologian.
Philippe Mestrezat (Geneva, 14 October 1618 – Geneva, 1 February 1690) was a Genevan Calvinist minister and professor at the Academy of Geneva.
Life He studied theology at the Geneva Academy, and became a pastor in 1644. He was nephew of Jean Mestrezat, pastor at Charenton.
He was chosen as successor at Geneva to Alexander Morus; but in doctrinal terms shared the sympathy of Morus for the doctrines of the Saumur Academy. His views were Amyraldist, and led him into conflict with the Company of Pastors.
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Who was Philippe Mestrezat?
Genevan minister
When was Philippe Mestrezat born?
Philippe Mestrezat was born on 14 October 1618 in Geneva.
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Philippe Mestrezat died on 1 February 1690 in Geneva.
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Philippe Mestrezat was a theologian.
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Philippe Mestrezat's recorded nationality: Republic of Geneva.
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