F. D. Maurice

John Frederick Denison Maurice (29 August 1805 – 1 April 1872) was an English Anglican theologian, a prolific author, and one of the founders of Christian socialism. Since the Second World War, interest in Maurice has expanded.

The Reverend

F. D. Maurice
Born
John Frederick Denison Maurice

(1805-08-29)29 August 1805
Normanston, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England
Died1 April 1872(1872-04-01) (aged 66)
London, England
Other namesFrederick Denison Maurice
Spouses
  • Anna Barton
    (m. 1837; died 1845)
  • Georgina Hare-Naylor
    (m. 1849)
Children
RelativesMary Atkinson Maurice (sister)
Ecclesiastical career
ReligionChristianity (Anglican)
ChurchChurch of England
Ordained
  • 1834 (deacon)
  • 1835 (priest)
Academic background
Alma mater
Influences
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
School or traditionChristian socialism
Institutions
Notable worksThe Kingdom of Christ (1838)
Influenced
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