William Ellery Channing's biggest challenge was navigating the theological and social tensions of his time, particularly the rise of Unitarianism in a predominantly orthodox Christian landscape. As a leading Unitarian minister, he faced opposition from traditionalists who resisted his progressive views on reason, morality, and the nature of God. Additionally, advocating for social reform, including abolitionism, posed significant risks and backlash from conservative factions within society. Channing's commitment to his principles often placed him at odds with prevailing norms, making his journey both impactful and fraught with difficulty.
William Ellery Sweet was born on 1869-01-27.
Arthur Ellery was born in c. 1870.
Ellery Denison was born in 1900-11.
Ellery Queen was the pseudonym of two cousins -- Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee -- who wrote the Ellery Queen mysteries. Ellery Queen was also the name of their detective who was the protagonist in the stories.
Ellery Queen was born on October 20, 1905.
William Ellery Leonard died in 1944.
William Ellery Leonard was born in 1876.
William Ellery Channing died in 1842.
William Herbert Ellery Gilbert died in 1987.
William Ellery Channing was born on April 7, 1780.
William Ellery Channing was born on April 7, 1780.
William Ellery Sweet died on 1942-05-09.
William Ellery Sweet was born on 1869-01-27.
William Ellery Channing - poet - died on 1901-12-23.
William Ellery Channing - poet - was born on 1818-11-29.
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One of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.