de Bèze

British  

/ də bɛz /

noun

1. Théodore (teodɔr).1519–1605, French Calvinist theologian and scholar, who lived in Switzerland. He succeeded Calvin as leader of the Swiss Protestants

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Example Sentences

Single-bottle holiday investments of distinction for under 100 euros include the 2007 Premier Cru Beaune Les Teurons from Albert Morot and, from the Cote de Nuits, a 2006 Grand Cru Chambertin-Clos de Beze from Domaine Robert Groffier and a 1985 Corton Clos du Roy by Antonin Guyon.

From BusinessWeek

This aide-de-camp of Calvin and Théodore de Bèze contrasted well with the furrier's son.

From Project Gutenberg

"We know that Théodore de Bèze is at Nérac to persuade the Queen of Navarre to declare herself on their side by publicly renouncing the Catholic faith," he added, with a glance at the Bailli d'Orléans, who was Chancellor to the Queen of Navarre, and a keen observer of the Court.

From Project Gutenberg

However, between him and Théodore de Bèze the difference was so great; this elegant gentleman, gifted with a charming appearance, polished, courteous, and accustomed to Court life, was, in his eyes, so unlike all his fierce Janissaries, that for him he set aside his usual impulses.

From Project Gutenberg

When he saw that de Bèze succeeded to perfection in every mission, he took delight in the polished tool of which he believed himself to be the soul and guide; so true is it that even those men who seem most surly cannot live without some semblance of affection.

From Project Gutenberg