Carver, George Washington
George Washington Carver (c. 1864-1943) was born near Carthage, Missouri of slave parents. He became one of the great educators and scientists of the early 20th century.
George Washington Carver (c. 1864-1943) was born near Carthage, Missouri of slave parents. He became one of the great educators and scientists of the early 20th century.
Amy Carmichael (1867-1951) was born in Northern Ireland and educated at Wesleyan Methodist Boarding School. She grew up in a wealthy and well-connected family. Yet, despite her privileged circumstances, she dedicated her life to missions and went to Japan in 1893.
William Carey (1761-1834) is considered the “father of modern missions.” He was born in Paulersbury, England to a poor weaver. As a young man, he worked as an apprentice to a shoemaker but spent his spare time studying for the ministry.
John Calvin (1509-1564) was a French Reformer and theologian. He was the son of a lawyer who planned for him to become a priest.
Henry Alford (1810-1871), widely known as the author of The Greek Testament with Notes, was born in London in 1810.
Alexander of Alexandria (d. 328) defended orthodoxy against the heresy of Arianism.
Joseph Addison (1672-1719) was the son of Reverend Lancelot Addison, Dean of Lichfield, England. He was educated at Oxford and developed poetic talent at an early age.
Ambrose (c. 340-397) was the Bishop of Milan. He was born in Gaul or modern-day France.
Jacob Ammann (c. 1644-c. 1711) was the founder of the Amish Mennonites.
Lancelot Andrewes (1555-1626) was born near London. Andrewes was an eloquent Anglican preacher who was ordained in 1580 after graduating from Cambridge.