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). This Christian movement, founded in 1865, has a quasi-military structure and government and has spread from London to many parts of the world. It is one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.
William Booth
Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army
Notable For
English Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army
William Booth's Historical Timeline
William Booth is born
William Booth, English methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, known for english methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, was born on 1829-04-10.
British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford
British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford (26) at Stockwell Green Congregational Church in Surrey, England
One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mis
One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as The Salvation Army
Associated Historical Events
birth
William Booth is born
William Booth, English methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, known for english methodist preacher and founder of the salvation army, was born on 1829-04-10.
British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford
British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford (26) at Stockwell Green Congregational Church in Surrey, England
One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mis
One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mission, now known as The Salvation Army
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was William Booth born?
- William Booth was born on 1829-04-10 (English).
- What is William Booth known for?
- English Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army
- What historical events involved William Booth?
- William Booth was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including William Booth is born, British preacher and Salvation Army founder William Booth (26) weds British Salvation Army co-founder Catherine Mumford , One-time Methodist Reform Church minister William Booth and his wife Catherine Booth found the East London Christian Mis.
- When did William Booth die?
- William Booth died on 1912-01-01.