James Montgomery
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Biography James Montgomery (1771-1854)
Hymn writer, poet and editor
Was born on 04 nov 1771.
Died on 30 apr 1854, at 82 years old.
Died on 30 apr 1854, at 82 years old.
Origin country United Kingdom
James Montgomery was a Scottish-born hymn writer, poet and editor, who eventually settled in Sheffield. He was raised in the Moravian Church and theologically trained there, so that his writings often reflect concern for humanitarian causes, such as the abolition of slavery and the exploitation of child chimney sweeps.
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