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John Henry Newman

John Henry Newman (1801-1890) was an Anglican priest, theologian, and author most famous for his role in the Oxford Movement and his conversion to Catholicism. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1846 and was elevated to the rank of cardinal in 1879. His works include The Idea of a University , Apologia Pro Vita Sua , Loss and Gain , and Parochial and Plain Sermons .