Henry Venn
English evangelical minister and one of the founders of the Clapham Sect (1724–1797)
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Summary
Henry Venn was born on January 1, 1724[1], in Surrey[2]. He died on January 1, 1797[3]. He worked as a preacher[4] and vicar[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (91 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 2, 1724[7]
- Date of death: June 24, 1797[8]
- Father: Richard Venn[9]
- Mother: Maria Anna Isabella Margaretta Beatrix Ashton[10]
- Spouse: Eling Bishop[11], Catherine Ascough[12]
- Child: John Venn[13], Eling Venn[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Educated at: Jesus College[16]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Family name: Venn[19]
- Given name: Henry[20]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[21], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[23]
- Affiliation: Clapham Sect[24]
- Sibling: Mary Venn[25], Edward Venn[26]
Why It Matters
Henry Venn is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
FAQs
Where was Henry Venn born?
Henry Venn's place of birth was Surrey[2].
Who were Henry Venn's parents?
Henry Venn's father was Richard Venn[9]. Henry Venn's mother was Maria Anna Isabella Margaretta Beatrix Ashton[10].
Who was Henry Venn married to?
Henry Venn's spouses include Eling Bishop[11] and Catherine Ascough[12].
What did Henry Venn do for work?
Henry Venn worked as a preacher[4] and vicar[5].
Where did Henry Venn go to school?
Henry Venn was educated at Jesus College[16].