Biography of henry ward beecher
Biography of henry ward beecher detailed facts about his abolitionist work.
| Henry Ward Beecher | |
Henry Ward Beecher | |
| Born | June 24 1813(1813-06-24) Litchfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Died | March 8 1887 (aged 73) |
| Occupation | ProtestantClergyman, Abolitionist |
| Spouse(s) | Eunice White Beecher |
| Parents | Lyman and Roxana Beecher |
Henry Ward Beecher (June 24, 1813 – March 8, 1887) was a prominent, theologically liberal American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the mid to late nineteenth century.
Biography of henry ward beecher
He became one of the most influential public figures of his time. He supported Free Soil political candidates and later, Republicans. On the outbreak of the Civil War his church raised and equipped a volunteer regiment. He edited the religious publications The Independent and The Christian Union during the 1860s and 1870s, and among his many books is Evolution and Religion.
In 1874, he was acquitted on an adultery charge after a sensational trial.
Early life
Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, he was the