Thomas Newton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Thomas Newton |
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| Bishop of Bristol | |
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| Diocese | Diocese of Bristol |
| In Office | 21 December 1761 (election confirmed)–1782 (died) |
| Predecessor | Philip Yonge |
| Successor | Lewis Bagot |
| Other posts | Canon Precentor of York Minster (Driffield prebend, 16 June 1759–11 February 1761) Canon of Westminster (22 March 1757–1761) Canon of St Paul's (Portpool prebend, 20 November 1761–1782) Dean of St Paul's (8 October 1768–1782) |
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| Born | 1 January 1704 Lichfield, Staffordshire, England |
| Died | 14 February 1782 (aged 78) City of London |
| Buried | St Paul's Cathedral |
| Nationality | British (prev. English) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Residence | The Old Deanery, London (at death) |
| Parents | John Newton & Isabel née Rhodes |
| Spouse | 1. Jane Trebeck (m. 18 August 1747; she died 1754) 2. Elizabeth née Vaughan (m. 5 September 1761; widowed 1782) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
Thomas Newton (born January 1, 1704 – died February 14, 1782) was an English church leader, scholar, and writer. He served as the Bishop of Bristol from 1761 until his death in 1782.
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Early Life and Education
Thomas Newton was born in Lichfield, England. He went to Trinity College, Cambridge for his education. After finishing his studies, he became a fellow at Trinity, which meant he was a senior member of the college.
Church Career
Newton was ordained as a priest in the Church of England. He continued his studies and writing while working in the church. He became well-known for his scholarly work.
Important Church Roles
In 1761, Thomas Newton was appointed the Bishop of Bristol. This was a very important position in the church. Later, in 1768, he also became the Dean of St Paul's Cathedral in London. The Dean is the head of the cathedral's clergy.
His Writings and Ideas
Thomas Newton was a talented writer and scholar. He wrote several important books and essays.
Works on Literature
One of his most famous works is his detailed edition of Paradise Lost. This epic poem was written by John Milton. Newton's edition, published in 1749, included his own notes and a biography of Milton. He also gave the title On His Blindness to one of Milton's sonnets, Sonnet XIX, which starts with "When I Consider How My Light is Spent".
Works on the Bible
In 1754, Newton published a large scholarly book called Dissertations on the Prophecies. This book was a deep analysis of the prophecies found in the Bible. He was also seen by some as a Christian universalist. This means he believed that eventually all people would be saved by God.
Thoughts on the Jewish People
Newton wrote about the Jewish people. He believed their survival through history showed how strong God's plan was. He noted that many powerful empires that had troubled the Jewish people eventually fell. He saw this as a warning against persecuting them.
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Title page of a 1752-1761 edition of Newton's extensively annotated works of John Milton, particularly Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained.
