Henry Alford
Henry Alford was a theologian, hymnwriter, writer, pastor, biblical scholar and poet (1810–1871). He was born in London and died in Canterbury.
Henry Alford
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- Born
- 1810. · London.
- Died
- 1871. · Canterbury.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
- Occupation
- theologian, hymnwriter, writer, pastor, biblical scholar, poet and christian minister.
- Fields
- church‘s ministry, biblical studies, literary criticism and poetry.
- Education
- Trinity College.
- Languages
- English.
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Henry Alford was a theologian, hymnwriter, writer, pastor, biblical scholar and poet (1810–1871). He was born in London and died in Canterbury.
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Henry Alford is recorded as theologian, hymnwriter, writer, pastor and biblical scholar. Career and activity. Alford worked in church‘s ministry, biblical studies, literary criticism, poetry and literature. Recorded position is Dean of Canterbury.
Alfords Greek Testament in three volumes
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1810
Henry Alford born at London.
1871
Henry Alford died at Canterbury.
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London.
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scholarly publication
- Alford, Henry (1810–1871), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2018
- Henry Alford, Proper English, 2013
Scholarly · Crossref registry · 2013
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- Wikidata, structured authority record Q2698623: Henry Alford
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