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John Oncken (1800 to 1884)

Baptist

Evangelist of Germany and East Europe

John Oncken was born at Varel Germany. After his conversion to the Baptist faith, he became the evangelist of Eastern Europe and Russia.

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This Day in Church History

Jan 26, 1690 Bossuet vs. Jouarre's Women
Jan 26, 1800 Bold Oncken, Begetter of European Baptists
Jan 26, 0067 Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus

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