John Newton

Summary

John Newton is a human^[1]. Born in London^[2], he… he was born on July 24, 1725^[3]. He passed away in London^[4]. He died on December 21, 1807^[5]. He worked as a cleric^[6], hymnwriter^[7], sailor^[8], slave trader^[9], and abolitionist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,636 views/month, #6,399 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• John Newton's place of birth was London^[2].
• John Newton died in London^[4].
• John Newton was born on July 24, 1725^[3].
• John Newton was born on 1725^[12].
• John Newton died on December 21, 1807^[5].
• Burial took place at Tomb of John and Mary Newton^[13].
• John Newton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[14].
• John Newton worked as a cleric^[6].
• John Newton's professions included hymnwriter^[7].
• John Newton's professions included sailor^[8].
• John Newton worked as a slave trader^[9].
• John Newton's professions included abolitionist^[10].
• John Newton worked as a writer^[15].
• John Newton's field of work was Protestantism^[16].
• John Newton received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame^[17].
• John Newton's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[18].
• John Newton is recorded as male^[19].
• John Newton's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• John Newton's Commons category is recorded as John Newton^[21].
• John Newton's family name is recorded as Newton^[22].
• John Newton's given name is recorded as John^[23].
• John Newton's topic's main category is recorded as Category:John Newton^[24].
• John Newton's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[25].
• John Newton's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[26].
• John Newton's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Newton's place of birth was London^[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 24, 1725^[3] and 1725^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cleric^[6], hymnwriter^[7], sailor^[8], slave trader^[9], abolitionist^[10], and writer^[15]. John Newton's field of work was Protestantism^[16].

Recognition

John Newton received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame^[17].

Personal Life

John Newton's religion is recorded as Anglicanism^[18].

Death and Burial

John Newton died on December 21, 1807^[5]. He passed away in London^[4]. Burial took place at Tomb of John and Mary Newton^[13].

Why It Matters

John Newton ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,636 views/month, #6,399 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

Works attributed to him include Amazing Grace^[30], a musical work/composition^[31], founded in 1772^[32]; Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken^[33], a lyrics^[34]; and Olney Hymns^[35], an Anglican hymnal^[36].

FAQs

Where was John Newton born?

John Newton's place of birth was London^[2].

Where did John Newton die?

John Newton passed away in London^[4].

What did John Newton do for work?

John Newton worked as cleric^[6], hymnwriter^[7], sailor^[8], slave trader^[9], and abolitionist^[10].

What awards did John Newton receive?

Honors received include Gospel Music Hall of Fame^[17].