John Keble

John Keble (25 April 1792 – 29 March 1866) was an English Anglican priest and poet who was one of the leaders of the Oxford Movement. Keble College, Oxford, is named after him.

For the drummer of the band Spandau Ballet, see John Keeble. For the Canadian-American author, see John Keeble (writer).

The Reverend

John Keble
Born25 April 1792
Fairford, England
Died29 March 1866(1866-03-29) (aged 73)
Bournemouth, England
Notable work
  • The Christian Year (1827)
  • "National Apostasy" (1833)
MovementOxford Movement
Spouse
Charlotte Clarke
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(m. 1835)​
Ecclesiastical career
ReligionChristianity (Anglican)
ChurchChurch of England
Ordained
  • 1815 (deacon)
  • 1816 (priest)
Academic background
Alma materCorpus Christi College, Oxford
Academic work
DisciplineLiterature
Sub-disciplinePoetry
InstitutionsOriel College, Oxford
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