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My Take
John Henry Newman fascinates me because of the courage in his contradictions. An Oxford evangelical scholar and Church of England priest who, following his conscience to its logical end, converted to Catholicism and reshaped 19th-century English religious life, he sacrificed status and friendships for conviction. That willingness to upend a settled, comfortable life in pursuit of truth is rare in any era. He was also genuinely multitalented: theologian, philosopher, historian, poet and novelist. His eventual canonisation feels fitting. Whatever one's beliefs, I am moved by a life lived with such uncompromising intellectual honesty, refusing the easy path long after it would have been simpler to stay put.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Henry Newman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ヘンリー・ニューマン
- Reading
- じょん・へんりー・にゅーまん
- Born
- February 21, 1801 – August 11, 1890
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Rooster
- Origin
- London, Roman Empire
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- theologian / poet / Anglican priest / Catholic priest / novelist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Trinity College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Henry Newman born?
February 21, 1801 – August 11, 1890.
Where is John Henry Newman from?
John Henry Newman is from London, Roman Empire.
What does John Henry Newman do?
John Henry Newman works as theologian, poet, Anglican priest, Catholic priest, novelist.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.