John Henry Newman

English cleric and cardinal (1801–1890)
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John Henry Newman
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John Henry Newman

Summary

John Henry Newman is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on February 21, 1801[3]. He died in Edgbaston[4]. He died on August 11, 1890[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], poet[7], Anglican priest[8], Catholic priest[9], and novelist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,664 views/month, #6,063 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • John Henry Newman's place of birth was London[2].
  • John Henry Newman died in Edgbaston[4].
  • John Henry Newman was born on February 21, 1801[3].
  • John Henry Newman died on August 11, 1890[5].
  • John Henry Newman is buried at West Midlands[12].
  • John Henry Newman's mother was Jemima Fourdrinier[13].
  • John Henry Newman held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • John Henry Newman's professions included theologian[6].
  • John Henry Newman's professions included poet[7].
  • John Henry Newman's professions included Anglican priest[8].
  • John Henry Newman's professions included Catholic priest[9].
  • John Henry Newman's professions included novelist[10].
  • John Henry Newman worked as a university teacher[15].
  • John Henry Newman held the position of cardinal-deacon[16].
  • John Henry Newman was employed by University of Oxford[17].
  • John Henry Newman's education included a stint at Trinity College[18].
  • John Henry Newman's education included a stint at Great Ealing School[19].
  • A notable student of John Henry Newman was Hilaire Belloc[20].
  • John Henry Newman was a member of Guild of Our Lady of Ransom[21].
  • John Henry Newman's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • John Henry Newman's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[23].
  • John Henry Newman is recorded as male[24].
  • John Henry Newman's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • John Henry Newman's noble title is recorded as Doctor of the Church[26].
  • John Henry Newman's Commons category is recorded as John Henry Newman[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Henry Newman was born in London[2]. He was born on February 21, 1801[3]. His mother was Jemima Fourdrinier[13].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[18], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1555[30] and Great Ealing School[19], a school[31], in United Kingdom[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], poet[7], Anglican priest[8], Catholic priest[9], novelist[10], and university teacher[15]. Among John Henry Newman's employers was University of Oxford[17]. He held the position of cardinal-deacon[16]. A notable student of him was Hilaire Belloc[20].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Catholic Church[22], a Christian denomination[33], in Vatican City[34], founded in 0001[35], headquartered in Vatican City[36] and Anglicanism[23], a Christian denominational family[37].

Death and Burial

John Henry Newman died on August 11, 1890[5]. He passed away in Edgbaston[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[38]. He is buried at West Midlands[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Henry Newman include Newman Institute[39], a seminary[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 2001[42].

Why It Matters

John Henry Newman ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,664 views/month, #6,063 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by G. K. Chesterton[45], a journalist[46], 1874–1936[47], of United Kingdom[48], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[49], specialised in theology[50] and Hilaire Belloc[51], a writer[52], 1870–1953[53], of United Kingdom[54], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[55].

Works attributed to him include Apologia Pro Vita Sua[56], a written work[57]; Tract 90[58], a treatise[59]; and Lead, Kindly Light[60], a Christian hymn[61]. Entities named for him include Newman Institute[39], a seminary[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 2001[42].

FAQs

Where was John Henry Newman born?

John Henry Newman was born in London[2].

Where did John Henry Newman die?

John Henry Newman passed away in Edgbaston[4].

Who were John Henry Newman's parents?

John Henry Newman's mother was Jemima Fourdrinier[13].

What did John Henry Newman do for work?

John Henry Newman worked as theologian[6], poet[7], Anglican priest[8], Catholic priest[9], and novelist[10].

Where did John Henry Newman go to school?

John Henry Newman was educated at Trinity College[18] and Great Ealing School[19].

Who did John Henry Newman influence?

John Henry Newman has been cited as an influence by G. K. Chesterton[45] and Hilaire Belloc[51].

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  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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