Henry Edward Manning

Henry Edward Manning (1808-1892) was an English cardinal, born in Hertfordshire. He became Fellow of Merton, Oxford, and a leader in the Tractarian Movement there; became rector in Sussex; married, and became Archdeacon of Chichester.

His wife being dead, and dissatisfied with the state of matters in the Church of England, he joined the Church of Rome in 1851, became Archbishop of Westminster in 1865, and Cardinal in 1875.

He took interest in social matters as well as the Catholic propaganda. A too candid "Life" has been written of him since his decease, which has created much controversy.

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