Charles Kingsley | |
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Born | Holne, Devon, England | 12 June 1819
Died | 23 January 1875 Eversley, Hampshire, England | (aged 55)
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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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.