George Gregory (British writer) facts for kids

George Gregory (born April 14, 1754 – died March 12, 1808) was an English writer, scholar, and preacher. He lived in Britain during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He earned a special degree called a Doctor of Divinity, which means he had advanced knowledge in religious studies.

Life of George Gregory

George Gregory was the son of a clergyman, a type of religious leader. He was born in Ireland. When his father passed away in 1766, George moved to Liverpool, England.

He went to the University of Edinburgh to study. In 1776, he became an Anglican priest. He worked as a curate in Liverpool, which is like an assistant to a main priest. At the same time, he wrote for different newspapers and magazines.

In 1782, he moved to London. There, he continued his work as a curate at several churches, including St. Giles, Cripplegate. He also gave lectures and sermons. He sometimes preached at the Foundling Hospital, a place that cared for abandoned children.

George Gregory died suddenly on March 12, 1808, after a short illness. At the time of his death, he held several important church positions.

George Gregory's Writings

George Gregory is best known for the many books and writings he put together. He also wrote his own original works.

In 1782 and 1783, he helped create a book called Beauties. This book was a collection of interesting parts from other authors' works. It sold very well.

His first long book that he wrote himself was Essays, Historical and Moral. It came out in 1785. At first, he didn't put his name on it. Because the book was so popular, a second edition was published in 1788. In this new edition, he finally let everyone know he was the author.

In 1787, he published a book of his sermons. He is also often remembered for translating a book by Bishop Robert Lowth. This book was called Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews and was also published in 1787.

He published many other books about scholarly and scientific topics under his own name. He also helped with other writings and collections without getting credit for them.

Books Written by George Gregory

• Essays Historical and Moral (1785)
• An History of the Christian Church From the Earliest Periods to the Present Time; (1795)
• The Economy of Nature Explained and Illustrated on the Principles of Modern Philosophy (1798)
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• Elements of a Polite Education: Carefully Selected From the Letters of Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield to His Son (1800)
• A Dictionary of Arts and Sciences (1806)
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  • Volume 3
• Letters on Literature, Taste, and Composition: Addressed to his Son (1808)
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• Lectures on Experimental Philosophy, Astronomy, and Chemistry; Intended Chiefly for the use of Students and Young Persons (1820)
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  • Volume 2

Works George Gregory Contributed To

• Lectures on the Sacred Poetry of the Hebrews (1808)
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• The Young Preacher's Manual, or, A Collection of Treatises on Preaching; Comprising Brown's Address to Students in Divinity. Fenelon's Dialogues on the Eloquence of the Pulpit. Claude's Essay on the Composition of a Sermon, Abridged. Gregory on the Composition and Delivery of a Sermon. Reybaz on the Art of Preaching. With a List of Books (1819)