What is John Newton's middle name?
Henry
John Newton date of birth:
July 24, 1725
How old was John Newton when died?
82
Where was John Newton born?
Wapping, England
When did John Newton die?
December 21, 1807
What is John Newton nationality?
British
What is John Newton's occupation?
sailor and Anglican clergyman
John Newton claim to fame:
'Amazing Grace'
What genre is John Newton's work?
Gospel, Hymns
Short Biography
John Newton (/ˈnjuːtən/; 24 July 1725 – 21 December 1807) was an English sailor, in the Royal Navy for a period, and later a captain of slave ships. He became ordained as an evangelical Anglican cleric, served Olney, Buckinghamshire for two decades, and also wrote hymns, known for "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken".