FamousPeopleFacts - Francis Schaeffer

Francis Schaeffer

Date of Birth: January 30, 1912 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: May 15, 1984 Biography Francis August Schaeffer was a renowned American Evangelical theologian, philosopher, and Presbyterian pastor who profoundly influenced modern Christian thought. Born in Germantown, Pennsylvania, Schaeffer grew up in a non-religious…
FamousPeopleFacts - Huston Smith

Huston Smith

Date of Birth: May 31, 1919 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: December 30, 2016 Biography Huston Smith was a renowned American religious studies scholar and theologian, widely respected for his extensive work on the world’s religions. Born to missionary parents in China, Smith returned…
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Hugh Blair

Date of Birth: April 7, 1718 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: December 27, 1800 Biography Hugh Blair was a prominent Scottish theologian, preacher, and a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Blair was known for his eloquent sermons and significant…

Howard Thurman

Date of Birth: November 18, 1899 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: April 10, 1981 Biography Howard Thurman was an influential American theologian, educator, and civil rights leader. Born in the early 20th century, he became one of the most notable figures in the field…
FamousPeopleFacts - Harvey Cox

Harvey Cox

Date of Birth: May 19, 1929 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography Harvey Gallagher Cox Jr. is an influential American theologian known for his work in the field of secular theology and the interpretation of religious and cultural trends. Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Cox earned his undergraduate…
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Hans Urs von Balthasar

Date of Birth: August 12, 1905 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: June 26, 1988 Biography Hans Urs von Balthasar was a Swiss theologian and Catholic priest who is widely considered one of the most important Catholic theologians of the 20th century. Born on August…

Hans Kung

Date of Birth: March 19, 1928 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: April 6, 2021 Biography Hans Küng was a Swiss Roman Catholic priest, theologian, and author, renowned for his work in the field of ecumenical theology and his critical views on certain doctrines of…
FamousPeopleFacts - Gerald Vann

Gerald Vann

Date of Birth: August 24, 1906 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: July 14, 1963 Biography Gerald Vann, O.P., was a distinguished English Roman Catholic theologian, philosopher, and priest of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans). Born in London, England, Vann became renowned for his deep…

George Gillespie

Date of Birth: January 21, 1613 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: December 17, 1648 Biography George Gillespie was a notable Scottish theologian and one of the leading figures in the Scottish Presbyterian movement during the 17th century. Born on January 21, 1613, in Kirkcaldy,…
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Georg Hermes

Date of Birth: April 22, 1775 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: May 26, 1831 Biography Georg Hermes was a notable German Roman Catholic theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual life of the early 19th century. Born in Dreierwalde, Westphalia, Hermes pursued…