Edward McGlynn, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetEdward McGlynn
American priest
Date of Birth: 27-Sep-1837
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States
Date of Death: 07-Jan-1900
Profession: chaplain
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra 
About Edward McGlynn
- Father Edward McGlynn (September 27, 1837 – January 7, 1900), American Roman Catholic priest and social reformer, was born in New York City of Irish parents.
- He was controversial in Catholic circles for his acceptance of public schools.
- He actively promoted the political goals of Henry George and the "Single Tax" movement; he campaigned for George who ran for mayor in 1886.
- He was censured and excommunicated from 1887 until 1892 on the charges of disobedience and suspicion of socialist leanings, due to his support of Henry George.
- Conservative Catholic leaders were outraged by his libertarianism.
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