Charles Simeon
Charles Simeon | |
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Portrait of Simeon | |
| Born | 24 September 1759 Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Died | 13 November 1836 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | English |
| Relatives | Sir John Simeon, 1st Baronet (brother) Edward Simeon (brother) Sir Richard Simeon, 2nd Baronet (nephew) Sir John Simeon, 3rd Baronet (great-nephew) |
Charles Simeon (24 September 1759 – 13 November 1836) was an English evangelical Anglican cleric and biblical commentator who led the evangelical 'Low Church' movement, in reaction to the liturgically and episcopally oriented 'High Church' party.