John Burgon

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1813 – 1888

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Who was John Burgon?

John William Burgon was an English Anglican divine who became the Dean of Chichester Cathedral in 1876. He is remembered for his passionate defence of the historicity and Mosaic authorship of Genesis and of Biblical inerrancy in general.

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Born
Aug 21, 1813
Religion
  • Anglicanism
Nationality
  • England
Education
  • Worcester College, Oxford
  • University of Oxford
Died
Aug 4, 1888

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on July 23, 2013

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