Robert Mimpriss


Robert Mimpriss was an English Sunday school worker notable for his biblical and Christian writings.

Biography

He was born in Deptford, Kent on 14 January 1797. In 1821 he married a lady of fortune and thenceforth devoted himself to the development of Sunday schools. He died in Clapham on 20 December 1875.

Legacy

He is today chiefly remembered for his contribution to the development of Sunday schools. He presented Christian gospels as a continuous narrative and made it easier to be taught in schools.