Sebastian Castellio
Sebastian Castellio | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1515 |
| Died | 29 December 1563 (aged 47–48) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Preacher, professor, theologian, translator |
| Notable work | De haereticis, an sint persequendi |
| Theological work | |
| Notable ideas | Freedom of thought |
Sebastian Castellio (also Sébastien Châteillon, Châtaillon, Castellión, and Castello; 1515 – 29 December 1563) was a French preacher and theologian; and one of the first Reformed Christian proponents of religious toleration, freedom of conscience and thought.