Franciscus Gomarus, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Franciscus Gomarus

Dutch theologian

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1563

Place of Birth: Bruges, Flemish Region, Belgium

Date of Death: 11-Jan-1641

Profession: professor, theologian, university teacher

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Franciscus Gomarus (François Gomaer; 30 January 1563 – 11 January 1641) was a Dutch theologian, a strict Calvinist and an opponent of the teaching of Jacobus Arminius (and his followers), whose theological disputes were addressed at the Synod of Dort (or Dordrecht) (1618–19).