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John Newton
Anglican clergyman, slave trader and abolitionist (1725–1807).
The record
John Newton was an Anglican clergyman, slave trader and abolitionist. Born on 24 July 1725 in London, Newton died on 21 December 1807 in London at the age of 82.
Honours include Gospel Music Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 45 languages, John Newton is No. 9,474 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 24 July 1725, London
- Died
- 21 December 1807, London (aged 82)
- Country
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Known as
- Cleric, hymnwriter, sailor
- Field
- Religion
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 45
Did you know
82
Lived to 82.
24 Jul
Shares a birthday with Simón Bolívar and Alexandre Dumas.
1,062
One of 1,062 people in the Index born in London, with Geoffrey Chaucer.
45
Has a Wikipedia article in 45 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- Gospel Music Hall of Fame1982
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