| Hugh Worthington | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1752-06-21)21 June 1752 |
| Died | 26 July 1813(1813-07-26) (aged 61) |
| Resting place | Bunhill Fields |
| Alma mater | Daventry Academy |
| Occupation(s) | Academic and clergy |
| Years active | Late-18th century – early-19th century |
Hugh Worthington (21 June 1752 – 26 July 1813) was a British Arian divine. He was born in Leicester and studied at the Daventry Academy under Caleb Ashworth. Worthington was a pastor at Salters' Hall, London, from 1782; a trustee of Dr Daniel Williams's foundations, 1785; and was a lecturer on classics and logic from 1786 to 1789. He published sermons and other writings.
He died on 26 July 1813 and was buried in Bunhill Fields burial ground.
See also
- List of English writers
- List of logicians
- List of people from London
- List of religious studies scholars
References
- Lee 1903, p. 1,438.
- Attribution
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain: Lee, Sidney (1903). Dictionary of National Biography Index and Epitome. p. 1,438.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Gordon, Alexander (1900). "Worthington, Hugh". In Lee, Sidney (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 63. London: Smith, Elder & Co. pp. 39, 40.
Further reading
- Gordon, Alexander; Webb, R. K. (reviewer) (2004). "Worthington, Hugh (1752–1813)". In Webb, R. K (ed.). Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/29991. (subscription required)
- Jones, J. A., ed. (1849). Bunhill Memorials: sacred reminiscences of three hundred ministers and other persons of note, who are buried in Bunhill Fields, of every denomination. London: James Paul. p. 335.
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