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James Montgomery was a Scottish hymnodist, poet and editor. He was an abolitionist and supported several humanitarian causes which are often reflected in his writings. He wrote the popular Christmas Carol 'Angels from the Realms of Glory'. Montgomery settled in Sheffield where he was a respected citizen due to his philanthropy in support of humanitarian and religious endeavours.
Metadata describing this person
Name: James Montgomery
Gender: Male
Nationality: Scottish
Date of birth: 1771
Date of death: 1854
Roles: Hymnodist; Poet; Editor
Project person ID: SLP125
Image rights: © National Portrait Gallery London by Charles Turner after John Raphael Smith mezzotint published 1819 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/