Joseph Butterworth Owen

The Reverend Joseph Butterworth Owen (22 July 1809 - 24 May 1872) was an English clergyman, social reformer and author of the nineteenth century. Known primarily for his published work, he is also notable for being the last minister of the famed Evangelical Chapel St John's Chapel, Bedford Row as well as chancellor of The Royal Polytechnic Institution. Owen's published sermons and biography provided the target for Samuel Butler's satirical novel The Fair Haven.

The Reverend

Joseph Butterworth Owen

MA
ChurchSt John's Chapel, Bedford Row (1854 to 1857)
MetropolisLondon
PredecessorThomas Dealtry
Other post(s)St Mary's, Bilston (1838 to 1854); St Jude's, Chelsea (1859 to 1872)
Orders
OrdinationChurch of England
by Henry Dudley Ryder
RankParish clergy
Personal details
Born(1809-07-22)22 July 1809
Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
DiedMay 18, 1872(1872-05-18) (aged 62)
40 Cadogan Place Belgravia, London
BuriedBrompton Cemetery
DenominationAnglican
ParentsJacob Owen, Mary Underhill
SpouseLouisa Higgins
OccupationChairman of the Board of the Royal Free Hospital; Chancellor of The Royal Polytechnic Institution; Theologian; Social Reformer
EducationSt Paul's Grammar School
Alma materSt John's College, Cambridge
MottoFirmitas in Caelo
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