Moses Browne facts for kids
Moses Browne (1703 – 13 September 1787) was an English poet and church leader. We don't know exactly where he was born. Some records say Severn Stoke in Worcestershire, but it's more likely he was born in London.
When he was younger, Moses Browne worked as a pen-cutter in Clerkenwell, London. This was after his supporter, Lord Molesworth, passed away in 1725. Later, he became a poet. When he was older, he became a clergyman, which is a minister in the Church of England.
Life in London and Family
Moses Browne wrote many poems. He sent some of his poems to a popular magazine called The Gentleman's Magazine. He even won several awards from the magazine's founder for his writing!
In 1738, Moses Browne married Ann Wibourne in Clerkenwell. They had a very large family, with at least 11 children. Some records even suggest they might have had up to 13 children!
Becoming a Church Leader
Moses Browne became well-known for his religious writings. In 1753, he was officially made a priest, thanks to the help of another religious writer named James Hervey.
That same year, he became the Vicar of Olney, in Buckinghamshire. A vicar is a type of church leader. In 1764, he took on another job as a Chaplain at Morden College in Blackheath, London. He needed this extra job because his salary from Olney wasn't enough to support his big family. He continued to serve as Vicar of Olney and also as Vicar of Sutton (which was probably Long Sutton, Lincolnshire) until he passed away in 1787.
Famous Writings
Moses Browne wrote several important books and poems during his life. Here are some of his most noted works:
- 1729 – Piscatory Eclogues
- 1742 – The Universe
- 1750 – The Compleat Angler
- 1752 – The Works and Rest of the Creation
- 1772 – The Excellency of the Knowledge of Jesus Christ
