[_Fr. copy_--_Library of Geneva._ Vol. 194.]
[493] David de Busanton, a gentleman of Hainault, and a refugee,
then residing at Geneva. He died in July 1545, in the most pious
frame of mind, as may be gathered from a letter of Calvin's
addressed to Viret. "When your letter was delivered to me our good
friend David was just expiring. A short time after he delivered up
his soul into the keeping of Christ with a rare and truly admirable
composure. You will have an opportunity of reading his will when you
come...." July 1545. David de Busanton bequeathed 1000 crowns to
the poor of Strasbourg, and as much to those of Geneva, appointing
Calvin one of his executors.