John Llewelyn Davies
British preacher and theologian (1826–1916) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with his grandson Jack Llewelyn Davies, one of the inspirations for Peter Pan.
John Llewelyn Davies (26 February 1826 – 18 May 1916)[1] was an English preacher and theologian, an outspoken foe of poverty and inequality, and was active in Christian socialist groups.[1][2] He was an original member of the Alpine Club and the first ascendant of the Dom. His daughter was suffragist Margaret Llewelyn Davies.[3] His son Arthur Llewelyn Davies was the father of the boys who were the inspiration for the stories of Peter Pan by J. M. Barrie. His sister Emily Davies was one of the founders of Girton College.[4]
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Born | (1826-02-26)26 February 1826 Chichester, England |
Died | 18 May 1916(1916-05-18) (aged 90) Hampstead, London, England |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Occupation(s) | Preacher, theologian |
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Mary Crompton (m. 1859) |
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