Born: 1 January 1484 · Died: 11 October 1531 · Age at death: 47
How old was Huldrych Zwingli when he died?
Huldrych Zwingli died aged 47. He was born on 1 January 1484 and died on 11 October 1531.
Theologian who led the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland
Did you know?Unlike many other reformers of his time, he was a skilled musician who played the violin, harp, and flute.
Quick facts
Date of birth1 January 1484
Date of death11 October 1531
Age at death47
NationalitySwiss
BirthplaceWildhaus, Switzerland
Occupationtheologian, translator, priest
Editor's Take:
Huldrych Zwingli built a Reformation of his own in Switzerland, separate from Luther. He wanted worship stripped back to scripture, without images, organs or the Mass. When he met Luther at Marburg, the two could not agree on Communion. That split Protestantism for good. He also tied religion closely to politics, which led him to war. His ideas shaped later Reformed churches. Zürich's Grossmünster still honours his memory. His teaching influenced Calvin and the Reformed tradition worldwide.
Key Milestones
1519: Becomes preacher at Zürich's Grossmünster
1523: Wins the First Zürich Disputation
1529: Debates Luther at Marburg
1531: Killed at the Battle of Kappel
Huldrych Zwingli (born Ulrich Zwingli; 1 January 1484 – 11 October 1531) was a Swiss Christian theologian, musician, and leader of the Reformation in Switzerland.
Huldrych Zwingli's birthday is January 1. He was born on January 1, 1484 in Wildhaus, Switzerland.
How old was Huldrych Zwingli when he died?
Huldrych Zwingli died on October 11, 1531, aged 47.
Who shares a birthday with Huldrych Zwingli?
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