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Albert Elijah Dunning

1844 – 1923

American theologian

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Lived 1844 – 1923 (aged 78–79). Albert Elijah Dunning was an American writer and theologian.

Albert Elijah Dunning (January 5, 1844 – November 14, 1923) was an American Congregationalist theologian.

Early life and education He was born in Brookfield, Connecticut and attended Fort Edward Institute from 1860 to 1861. He graduated from Bryant & Stratton College (1862) and Yale University (1867), where he was Phi Beta Kappa and a member of Skull and Bones. He graduated from Andover Theological Seminary in 1870 and Beloit College in 1889 with a DD.

Career He was pastor of the Highland Congregational Church in Roxbury, Boston (1870–1881). He was editor of The Congregationalist (1889–1911) and Pilgrim Teacher (1873–1877). He was author of Bible Studies (1886); Congregationalists in America (1894); and The Making of the Bible (1911).

Personal life He married Harriet W. Beekman on December 27, 1870.

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Important facts

Born
1844, Brookfield
Birth century
Died
1923, Brookline
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Yale University, Beloit College, Andover Newton Theological School, Bryant & Stratton College
Also known as
Albert E. Dunning, A. E. Dunning, Albert Dunning

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Elijah Dunning?

American theologian (1844–1923)

When was Albert Elijah Dunning born?

Albert Elijah Dunning was born in 1844 in Brookfield.

When did Albert Elijah Dunning die?

Albert Elijah Dunning died in 1923 in Brookline.

What was Albert Elijah Dunning's occupation?

Albert Elijah Dunning was a writer and theologian.

What nationality was Albert Elijah Dunning?

Albert Elijah Dunning was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Elijah Dunning

· Wikidata: Q4710140

· DBpedia: Albert Elijah Dunning

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