Charles Chauncy (1705–1787)

Charles Chauncy
Born(1705-01-01)1 January 1705
Died10 February 1787(1787-02-10) (aged 82)
Boston, Massachusetts
NationalityAmerican
EducationBoston Latin School
Harvard College
ReligionCongregationalism
Ordained1727
Congregations served
First Church
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Charles Chauncy (1 January 1705 – 10 February 1787) was an American Congregational clergyman. He is known for his opposition to the First Great Awakening and his contributions to the development of Unitarianism and Liberal Protestantism, particularly his insistence on rational religion and defense of universal salvation.