Andrew Kippis
English minister and biographer
Born
March 28th, 1725
300 years ago
Died
October 8th, 1795
229 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a prominent English minister and authored several influential works. Contributed significantly to religious literature and biographical studies during the 18th century. Held the position of a pastor at a Presbyterian congregation in London. Was an influential member of the Congregational Union and engaged in various literary activities.
Authored 'The Lives of the Most Eminent British Painters'
Served as the first biographer of Captain James Cook
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