Biography richard allen

  • Biography richard allen

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    Richard Allen (bishop)

    American educator, author, writer, and black leader (1760–1831)

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    Richard Allen

    ChurchAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church
    InstalledApril 10, 1816
    Term endedMarch 26, 1831
    PredecessorFormed denomination
    SuccessorMorris Brown
    Ordination1799
    by Francis Asbury
    Born(1760-02-14)February 14, 1760

    Delaware Colony, British America

    DiedMarch 26, 1831(1831-03-26) (aged 71)
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    BuriedMother Bethel AME Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    DenominationAfrican Methodist Episcopal Church
    SpouseFlora, Sarah Bass
    ChildrenRichard Jr., James, John, Peter, Sara, and Ann
    OccupationFounder of the African Methodist Episcopal church, minister, abolitionist, educator, writer, and one of America's most active and influential black leaders

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