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Beilby Porteus

(1731—1808) bishop of London


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(1731–1808),

Bp. of London from 1787. He was of American descent. He identified himself with the practical ideals of the rising Evangelical school, and he promoted mission work among the Black slaves in America. He was also a keen Sabbatarian.

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