Samuel Davies (clergyman), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Samuel Davies (clergyman)

American minister and educator

Date of Birth: 03-Nov-1723

Place of Birth: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Date of Death: 04-Feb-1761

Profession: poet, hymnwriter

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Samuel Davies (November 3, 1723 – February 4, 1761) was an evangelist and Presbyterian minister.
Davies ministered in Hanover County from 1748 to 1759, followed by a term as the fourth President of Princeton University, then known as the College of New Jersey, from 1759 to 1761.
Davies was one of the first non-Anglican preachers in Virginia, and one of earliest missionaries to slaves in the British colonies.
He was a strong advocate for religious freedom, and helped to institute significant religious reforms in the colony.
Davies was also a prolific writer, authoring several hymns and publishing a book of poetry.