James Montgomery (poet), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

James Montgomery (poet)

British editor, hymn writer, and poet

Date of Birth: 04-Nov-1771

Place of Birth: Irvine, Scotland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 30-Apr-1854

Profession: poet

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

James Montgomery (4 November 1771 – 30 April 1854) was a Scottish-born hymn writer, poet and editor.
His writings reflected concern for humanitarian causes such as the abolition of slavery and the exploitation of child chimney sweeps.
He was raised in and theologically trained by the Moravian Church.