John Rippon

1751–1836 (age 85)

Biography

John Rippon (1751–1836) was a hymnwriter and Baptist minister whose literary and spiritual contributions shaped religious practice in late Georgian England. His hymns, many of which remain in use today, reflect the theological convictions and spiritual aspirations of his Nonconformist tradition.

Rippon's long career as a minister and writer made him a significant figure within Baptist circles and the broader Nonconformist community. His burial at Bunhill Fields, the historic cemetery of Dissenting ministers and notable figures, reflects his importance within religious and literary culture of his era.

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James Hughes
1779–1844 (age 65)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
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David Bradberry
1736–1803 (age 67)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
A reflective writer whose works conveyed devotion and moral clarity to his contemporaries.
John Purdy
1773–1843 (age 70)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
John Purdy was a cartographer whose charts guided mariners and is commemorated at Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
John Clayton
1754–1843 (age 89)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
John Clayton was a British cleric who served in the church for much of his 89-year life.
James Ware
1756–1815 (age 59)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
A physician devoted to compassionate care and the gradual advancement of medical practice.
Theophilus Lindsey
1723–1808 (age 85)
Bunhill Fields Burial Ground
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