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Life Begin
John Polkinghorne was born in England on October 16, 1930 to Dorothy Charlton and George Polkinghorne. He also had a sister and a brother. He lost his sister when he was six years old. -
Trinity College
John Polkinghorne went to Trinity College in Cambridge where he studied mathematics. He graduated as a senior wrangler in 1952, later returning to earn his PhD in physics in 1955 -
Love at first sight
While completing his studies at Cambridge, John joined the Christian Union of UCCF. He also met his wife Ruth Martin at the Union. They had three kids named Peter, Michael, Isobel. -
New Priest
In 1977 John believed that he had done his best work for science and math and would pursue what his heart was centered around, Christianity and ultimately becoming ordained. He officially became an ordained priest on June 6, 1982 -
