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Kingsley, Charles, 1819-1875

 

Biography

Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 – 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian, novelist and poet. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives, which failed, but encouraged later working reforms.

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Charles Kingsley letters

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 868419.1
Mss 868419.1
Date(s): 1868-07-19 to 1874-04-15
Scope and Contents

Two letters from Charles Kingsley, one letter to Mr. Field, regretting that they did not meet in Washington and one letter to J.W. Smith of Brighton regarding some books.

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