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# John Burgon

(1813–1888)   Theologian

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John Burgon was a theologian.

## Quick Facts About John Burgon

Born August 21, 1813

Died August 4, 1888

Profession Theologian

## About John Burgon

English Anglican divine (1813-1888)... \| John William Burgon was an English Anglican divine who became the Dean of Chichester Cathedral in 1876. He was known during his lifetime for his poetry and his defense of the historicity and Mosaic authorship of Genesis. Long after his death he was remembered chiefly for his defense of the Byzantine

##  Quotes by John Burgon

> [Match me such marvel, save in Eastern clime, A rose-red city'half as old asTime'!](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/john-burgon/match-me-such-marvel-save-in-eastern-clime-a-rose-red-city-half-as/)

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