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George Willis Cooke

1848 – 1923

American church historian

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About George Willis Cooke

Lived 1848 – 1923 (aged 75). George Willis Cooke was an American church historian, writer, cleric and author.

George Willis Cooke (1848 – 1923) was a Unitarian minister, writer, editor and lecturer. He is best known for Unitarianism in America, his history of that movement in the 19th century, and for his work on Transcendentalist writers and publications.

Biography George Willis Cooke was born in Comstock, Michigan on April 23, 1848.

He died in Revere, Massachusetts on April 30, 1923.

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Important facts

Born
23 April 1848, Comstock Township
Birth century
19th century
Died
30 April 1923, Revere
Occupation
Church historian, writer, cleric, author
Nationality
United States
Education
Meadville Theological School

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Willis Cooke?

American church historian

When was George Willis Cooke born?

George Willis Cooke was born on 23 April 1848 in Comstock Township.

When did George Willis Cooke die?

George Willis Cooke died on 30 April 1923 in Revere.

What was George Willis Cooke's occupation?

George Willis Cooke was a church historian, writer, cleric and author.

What nationality was George Willis Cooke?

George Willis Cooke was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Willis Cooke

· Wikidata: Q15437653

· DBpedia: George Willis Cooke

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