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Who was Cardinal Newman? Theologian, Cleric and Educationalist. Date and Place of Birth: 21st February 1801, 80 Old Broad Street, London, England. Christened John Henry Newman. Family Background: His father was a London banker who was oppposed to religious enthusiasm and his mother was Jemima Foudrinier from a French Huguenot family. Education: In an evangelical home. Trinity College, Oxford. Chronology: Written Works: 1844: “Lives of the English Saints”. 1845: “An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine”. 1852: “Discourses on the Scope and Nature of University Education”. 1864: “Apologia Pro Vita Sua”. 1865: “The Dream of Gerontius”. 1868: "Collected Works". "An Essay in Aid of a Grammar of Assent." Marriage: Never married. Places of Interest: BIRMINGHAM: The Oratory, Hagley Road, Edgbaston. Date and Place of Death: 11th August 1890, Birmingham, England. Age at Death: 89. Site of Grave: Private cemetery next to the chapel of the Oratorians, Rubery, Rednal, Birmingham.