Henry Ward Beecher was an influential American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, born on June 24, 1813 in Litchfield, CT. He was a passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery, raising money to purchase slaves out of captivity and sending rifles to abolitionists across the country. His commitment to social justice and equality made him a powerful voice in the fight against slavery.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
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About
American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, who was known for his support of the abolition of slavery. He was known for raising money to purchase slaves out of captivity and for sending rifles to abolitionists across the country.
Before Fame
His mother died when he was young and he was raised by the Bible and his father.
Trivia
In 1875 he was tried on charges that he had committed adultery with a friend's wife, Elizabeth Tilton but he was later exonerated.
Family Life
Henry's parents were named Roxana Foote and Lyman Beecher.
Associated With
Oral Roberts was also a religious leader involved with serious controversial issues.