William Booth
English Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Booth, see William Booth (disambiguation).
William Booth (10 April 1829 – 20 August 1912) was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912). The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London to many parts of the world. It is known for being one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.
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William Booth | |
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1st General of The Salvation Army | |
In office 2 July 1865 – 20 August 1912 | |
Chief | Bramwell Booth |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Bramwell Booth |
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Born | (1829-04-10)10 April 1829 Sneinton, Nottingham, England |
Died | 20 August 1912(1912-08-20) (aged 83) Hadley Wood, London, England |
Spouse | Catherine Mumford |
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