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George Washington Doane
George Washington Doane 1799–1859, Episcopal bishop of New Jersey (1832–59), b. Trenton, N.J. He acted as rector of St. Mary's Church, Burlington, N.J., and there he established a school for girls, St. Mary's Hall, and Burlington College for boys. A leading high churchman, Bishop Doane was also the author of a number of hymns, including "Softly Now the Light of Day" and "Fling Out the Banner, Let It Float." The Life and Writings of George Washington Doane (4 vol., 1860–61) was prepared by his son, William Croswell Doane, 1832–1913. He was bishop (1869–1913) of the Episcopal diocese of Albany, and author of the well-known hymn "Ancient of Days." |
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"George Washington Doane." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "George Washington Doane." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Doane-Ge.html "George Washington Doane." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-Doane-Ge.html |
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