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Henry Ward Beecher
American clergyman and activist (1813-1887) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was an American clergyman, social reformer, and speaker. As the pastor of a Congregational church in Brooklyn he became famous for his work to end slavery.
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Henry Ward Beecher | |
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![]() Beecher, between 1855 and 1865 | |
Born | (1813-06-24)June 24, 1813 |
Died | March 8, 1887(1887-03-08) (aged 73) |
Occupation(s) | Congregational Clergyman, abolitionist |
Spouse | Eunice White Beecher |
Parent(s) | Lyman and Roxana Beecher |
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