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John Newton

(1725–1807) Cleric United States

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John Newton was a cleric from the United States, best known for The English academy, or, A brief introduction to the seven liberal arts.

Quick Facts About John Newton

Born
July 24, 1725
Died
December 21, 1807
Nationality
United States
Profession
Cleric
Notable works
The English academy, or, A brief introduction to the seven liberal arts

About John Newton

John Newton was an English evangelical Anglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. He had previously been a captain of slave ships and an investor in the slave trade. Newton served as a sailor in the Royal Navy and was himself enslaved for a time in West Africa. Newton is noted for being author of the hymns "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken".

Biography source: Wikipedia

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