Huldrych Zwingli

Religious Leader

Birthday January 1, 1484

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Switzerland

DEATH DATE Oct 11, 1531 (47)

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About

Swiss cleric, author, and leader in the Swiss Reformation, which led to significant changes in civil life and state matters in Zürich in the 1520's.

Before Fame

He held a position as a pastor in Zurich from 1519 to 1521.

Trivia

He was killed in a battle against his Catholic rivals when he was forty-seven years old.

Family Life

He was one of nine children born into a family of Swiss farmers.

Associated With

He met with Martin Luther and discussed religious doctrine.