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John Calvin implemented significant reforms in Geneva, Switzerland, focused on establishing a theocratic governance that emphasized moral discipline and religious conformity. He introduced a system of church governance through a council of elders, promoting community oversight of moral conduct. Calvin also emphasized education, founding the Geneva Academy to train ministers and promote Protestant theology. His reforms led to a structured and disciplined society, significantly shaping the development of Reformed Christianity.

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