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John Newton
Anglican cleric, hymn-writer, and abolitionist (–)
For other people named John Newton, see John Newton (disambiguation).
The Reverend John Newton | |
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Contemporary portrait of Newton | |
| Born | 4 August&#;[O.S.
24 July]&#; Wapping, London, England |
| Died | 21 December () (aged&#;82) London, England |
| Spouse | Mary Catlett &#; &#; (m.&#;; died&#;)&#; |
| Occupation | British sailor, slaver, Anglican cleric and prominent slavery abolitionist |
John Newton (; 4 August&#;[O.S.
Amazing grace author biography outline
24 July]&#; – 21 December ) was an English evangelicalAnglican cleric and slavery abolitionist. He had previously been a captain of slave ships and an investor in the slave trade. He served as a sailor in the Royal Navy (after forced recruitment) and was himself enslaved for a time in West Africa.
He is noted for being author of the hymns Amazing Grace and Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken.
Newton went to sea at a young age and worked on sl