Maria Hack

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Maria Hack (née Barton, 16 February 1777 – 4 January 1844) was an English writer of educational books for children that were praised for their clarity. She was involved in a theological controversy among the Quakers, which led to her joining the Anglican Church. Her books reflect a literal belief in biblical Creation: "A watch must have a watchmaker."

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1. date of birth: 1777-02-16 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 1844-01-04 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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