English Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army
For other people named William Booth, see William Booth (disambiguation).
General
William Booth
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
Personal details
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
Children
Bramwell
Ballington
Kate
Emma
Herbert
Marie
Evangeline
Lucy
Signature
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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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