Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 – 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.
The Reverend Charles Kingsley | |
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| Born | 12 June 1819 Holne, Devon, England |
| Died | 23 January 1875 (aged 55) Eversley, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Clergyman, historian, novelist |
| Nationality | English |
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| Period | 19th century |
| Genre | Social Christianity |
| Literary movement | Christian socialism |
| Spouse | Frances Eliza Grenfell |
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