Bramwell Booth
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William Bramwell Booth, CH (8 March 1856 – 16 June 1929) was a Salvation Army officer, Christian and British charity worker who was the first Chief of Staff (1881–1912) and the second General of The Salvation Army (1912–1929), succeeding his father, William Booth.
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Bramwell Booth | |
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2nd General of The Salvation Army | |
In office 21 August 1912 – 13 February 1929 | |
Appointed by | William Booth |
Preceded by | William Booth |
Succeeded by | Edward Higgins |
1st Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army | |
In office 1881–1912 | |
General | William Booth |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | T. Henry Howard |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-03-08)8 March 1856 Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire |
Died | 16 June 1929(1929-06-16) (aged 73) Hertfordshire |
Resting place | Abney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington, London |
Spouse | |
Parent(s) | William Booth Catherine Mumford |
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