John Donne was raised a Catholic, but changed his faith to become a Protestant, eventually to serve as Dean of St. Paul's under the reign of James I. In some of his writings and sermons he shows more tolerance for Catholicism than most of his Protestant contemporaries.
John Donne was born into English-Catholic family.
John Donne was born into English-Catholic family.
No. He was originally an English-born Catholic who later became Protestant.
John Donne was raised a Catholic, but changed his faith to become a Protestant, eventually to serve as Dean of St. Paul's under the reign of James I.
John Donne, a 17th-century English poet and cleric, was not officially canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. However, he is remembered for his profound religious poetry and is considered a saint in the Anglican Church. His works often explore themes of faith, love, and mortality.
John Donne was raised a Catholic, but changed his faith to become a Protestant, eventually to serve as Dean of St. Paul's under the reign of James I. In some of his writings and sermons he shows more tolerance for Catholicism than most of his Protestant contemporaries.
Catholic; the Anglican Church
John Donne was an English Poet who became well known for the statement that "no man is an island".
John Donne was raised a Catholic, but changed his faith to become a Protestant, eventually to serve as Dean of St. Paul's under the reign of James I.
John Donne was a prominent English poet, a Catholic priest, the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral, and a lawyer. He is best known for his metaphysical poetry and religious sermons. Throughout his life, Donne experienced personal and spiritual transformations which influenced his writings and career choices.
John Donne was raised a Catholic, but changed his faith to become a Protestant, eventually to serve as Dean of St. Paul's under the reign of James I. In some of his writings and sermons he shows more tolerance for Catholicism than most of his Protestant contemporaries.
English poet John Donne was born on January 21, 1572 and died on March 31, 1631.For more information, see Sources and Related linksbelow.