Historedia
Person

William Cowper

Events
1
Episodes
1
Years
1773

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Cowper, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. First use of the hymn Amazing Grace in Olney

    1773

    Role: Poet collaborator

    1. 1 January 1773 · OlneyFirst Use in Olney

      The hymn, originally titled '1 Chronicles 17:16–17', was likely first used in a prayer meeting on 1 January 1773 in Olney.

Sources

  1. Amazing Grace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29