- John Shelby Spong was born on June 16, 1931 in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. He was married to Christine and Joan . He died on September 12, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia, USA.
- SpousesChristine (1990 - 2021) (his death)Joan (1955 - 1988) (her death)
- Theologian and Episcopal bishop who advocated for the ordination of women and LGBTQ people. In 1989, he ordained the first openly gay man to the Episcopal priesthood, the Reverend Robert Williams.
- He graduated from the University of North Carolina, and received a master of divinity from Virginia Theological Seminary.
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