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John Bunyan — Age & Birthday

Born: 28 November 1628 · Died: 31 August 1688 · Age at death: 59

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John Bunyan died aged 59. He was born on 28 November 1628 and died on 31 August 1688.

English author of the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress

Did you know?He wrote his most celebrated work while spending twelve years in prison for preaching without the required legal licence.

John Bunyan (1628 – 31 August 1688) was an English writer and nonconformist preacher. He is best remembered as the author of the Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress, which also became an influential literary model.

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Age at death: 59
Years since death: 338

Born: November 28, 1628 · Elstow, United Kingdom
Died: August 31, 1688
Nationality: English
Known for: Literature, Religion

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Spouses: Elizabeth Bunyan, first wife of John Bunyan

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