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Henry Roe

1829 – 1909

Canadian minister

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About Henry Roe

Lived 1829 – 1909 (aged 80).

Henry Roe (22 February 1829 – 3 August 1909) was a Church of England minister. He was also a professor and author. He was born in Henryville Lower Canada to a large family and his father, John Hill Roe, was a doctor.

Roe was a professor of divinity at Bishop's College and Second Master at Bishop's College School when It was an emerging institution. He also published theological treatises and letters that were in opposition to a number of Roman Catholic teachings. In performing his teaching, writing, and ministry, he advocated a particular brand of Canadian Anglicanism. It was not necessarily an intellectual approach but it became the norm for the Anglican Church in Quebec.

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Who was Henry Roe?

Canadian minister (1829-1909)

When was Henry Roe born?

Henry Roe was born on 22 February 1829.

When did Henry Roe die?

Henry Roe died on 3 August 1909.

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· Wikipedia: Henry Roe

· Wikidata: Q5727650

· DBpedia: Henry Roe

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