Birthdate: July 24, 1725
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Wapping, London
Died: December 21, 1807
John Newton’s professional journey involved a remarkable shift from a captain of slave ships and investor in the slave trade to a prominent slavery abolitionist. After serving in the Royal Navy and experiencing enslavement in West Africa, he emerged as a key figure in the movement against the African slave trade. As an Anglican cleric, Newton was ordained, served as a parish priest, and composed well-known hymns like “Amazing Grace,” making a significant contribution to the abolitionist movement.
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