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Which city was called the 'Protestant Rome' in the XVI century?
A real Swiss naturalisation exam question. Answer from memory, then check.
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The correct answer
- Geneva
Why
Geneva was called Protestant Rome in the 16th century because of John Calvin's central influence and its role as a major hub of the Protestant Reformation. This comparison with Rome elevated the city's intellectual and religious prestige in Protestant Europe. Geneva thus rivaled Catholic Rome as a religious capital in European consciousness.
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- Geneva
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