1725 - 1807
John Newton British Writer
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British Writer John Newton was born on 24th July, 1725 in Wapping, England and passed away on 21st Dec 1807 London, United Kingdom aged 82. He is most remembered for 'Amazing Grace'. His zodiac sign is Leo.
John Newton is a member of the following lists: 19th-century English people, Royal Navy sailors and English evangelicals.
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First Name |
John
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Middle Name |
Henry
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Last Name |
Newton
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Birthday |
24th July, 1725
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Birthplace |
Wapping, England
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Died |
21st December, 1807
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Place of Death |
London, United Kingdom
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Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Anglican / Episcopalian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
British
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Occupation Text |
British sailor and Anglican clergyman
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Occupation |
Writer
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Claim to Fame |
'Amazing Grace'
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Music Genre (Text) |
Gospel, Hymns
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John Newton (; 4 August [O.S. 24 July] 1725 – 21 December 1807) was an English Anglican cleric, a captain of slave ships who later became an abolitionist, and an investor of trade. He served as a sailor in the Royal Navy for a period after forced recruitment.