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Michel Roset

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June 15, 1534, Geneva
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Aug. 28, 1613, Geneva
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Michel Roset (born June 15, 1534, Geneva—died Aug. 28, 1613, Geneva) was a Swiss political figure who, with Theodore Beza, played the most important role in the affairs of Geneva after the death of John Calvin in 1564.

A supporter of the theocracy and an opponent of the anti-Calvinist Libertine Party, Roset assisted Beza in maintaining the Calvinist legacy at Geneva. Elected chief syndic (municipal magistrate) 14 times between 1568 and 1612, he consistently pursued a twofold policy for the city: attachment to the Swiss Confederation and resistance to the influence of Savoy. He secured French support for Geneva in the Treaty of Soleure (1579) and effected a perpetual alliance with Zürich and Bern (1584), the most powerful states in the confederation. Following the long, intermittent war with Savoy (1589–1603), Roset led the peace negotiations of the second Treaty of St. Julien (July 27, 1603). His influence in Genevese politics was pervasive, and he served on more than 100 diplomatic missions for the city. At his death he was honoured by the city council with the title Father of the Country.

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