John Henry Newman

Quick Facts

Full Name	John Henry Newman
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Feb 21, 1801(1801-02-21)
Age	223
Date Of Death	August 11, 1890
Birthplace	London
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aquarius

John Henry Newman Biography

John Henry Newman is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on February 21, 1801 in London, England, United Kingdom. Cardinal Deacon , Cardinal of San Giorgio in Velabro from 1879 to 1890 . He was a prominent figure of the Oxford Movement, which sought to bring to the Church of England to many Catholic traditions and beliefs.

The official acknowledgement of his beatification, also known as entry to Heaven through the Catholic Church was granted the blessing of Pope Benedict in September 19, 2010.

He passed away on the streets of Saratoga, New York.

John Henry Newman Net Worth

John Henry Newman is one of the richest Religious Leader from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, John Henry Newman 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a fervent read of Hume, Paine, and Voltaire and later was a convert at fifteen.

He composed the well-known songs “Lead, Kindly Light” and “Praise to the Holiest in the Height” and was instrumental in helping to found the Catholic University of Ireland.

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Facts & Trivia

John Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. John Henry Newman celebrates birthday on February 21 of every year.

Top Facts about John Henry Newman

1. John Henry Newman was an English theologian and poet.
2. He converted from Anglicanism to Roman Catholicism in 1845.
3. Newman was made a cardinal by Pope Leo XIII in 1879.
4. His most famous work is “Apologia Pro Vita Sua.”
5. Newman founded the Birmingham Oratory in 1848.
6. He was beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010.
7. Newman’s feast day is celebrated on October 9th.
8. He wrote over 40 books and countless articles and sermons.
9. Newman played a key role in the Oxford Movement of the mid-19th century.
10. His influence can be seen in modern Catholic theology and education systems.

Why is John Henry Newman important?

Newman was a founder of the Oxford Movement, set up to revitalise the Church of England, before his controversial conversion to Catholicism in 1845. Newman went on to establish a congregation called the Birmingham Oratory and was appointed the first rector of the institution that would become University College Dublin.

What is John Henry Newman patron saint of?

Lead, Kindly Light: Saint John Henry Newman, Patron of Seekers.

Why did John Henry Newman become a Catholic?

Symbolically, Newman’s great thesis on change comes at another great period of change in his own life, as he had arrived at the realisation that the Anglican Church could never be the church he so desired. So in that same year, he would be received into the Catholic Church.

What is the famous prayer of John Cardinal Newman from?

I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments. Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him.

Who wrote the hymn Lead Kindly Light?

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