Francis Bellamy

For other people named Francis Bellamy, see Francis Bellamy (disambiguation).
The Reverend
Francis Bellamy
Born
Francis Julius Bellamy

(1855-05-18)May 18, 1855
Mount Morris, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 28, 1931(1931-08-28) (aged 76)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeRome, New York, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Rochester
Occupations
  • Minister
  • author
  • editor
EraThird Great Awakening
Known forPledge of Allegiance
MovementChristian socialism

Francis Julius Bellamy (May 18, 1855 – August 28, 1931) was an American Christian socialist Baptist minister and author.[1] He is best known for writing the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892.

  1. ^ "Grand Lodge of BC and Yukon profile of Bellamy". Freemasonry.bcy.ca. Retrieved 2012-11-01.