William Booth

Quick Facts

Full Name	William Booth
Occupation	Religious Leader
Date Of Birth	Apr 10, 1829(1829-04-10)
Age	195
Date Of Death	1912-08-20
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Aries

William Booth Biography

William Booth is one of the most popular and richest Religious Leader who was born on April 10, 1829 in England, United Kingdom. British Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army in 1865 and was the first General of the Salvation Army from 1878 until 1912.

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There were eight kids with Catherine, his wife. Catherine.

William Booth Net Worth

William Booth is one of the richest Religious Leader from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Booth 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was converted to Methodism when he reached the age of fifteen.

The book he wrote, The In Darkest England and the Way Out was a best-seller when it was released in 1890.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is William Booth Dating?

According to our records, William Booth married to Catherine Booth. As of December 1, 2023, William Booth’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

William Ranked on the list of most popular Religious Leader. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. William Booth celebrates birthday on April 10 of every year.

Top Facts about William Booth

1. William Booth founded The Salvation Army in 1865.
2. He was born on April 10, 1829, in Nottingham, England.
3. Booth preached to the poor and marginalized.
4. The Salvation Army expanded to over 100 countries.
5. Booth wrote several books including “In Darkest England.”
6. He died on August 20, 1912, in London at age 83.
7. Booth’s wife Catherine was also a co-founder of The Salvation Army.
8. He believed in practical Christianity and social justice.
9. Booth’s famous quote: “While women weep as they do now, I’ll fight.”
10. His legacy continues through The Salvation Army’s humanitarian work worldwide.

How did William Booth help the poor?

Within this publication, Booth, with the assistance of William Thomas Stead, proposed a solution to poverty through the provision of homes for the homeless, safe houses for prostitutes, legal aid given to those who could not afford it, hostels, alcoholism support and employment centres.

Why did William Booth start the Salvation Army?

William Booth’s early motivation for The Salvation Army was to convert poor Londoners such as prostitutes, gamblers and alcoholics to Christianity , while Catherine spoke to the wealthier people, gaining financial support for their work.

Was William Booth in the army?

20, 1912, London), founder and general (1878–1912) of the Salvation Army. The son of a speculative builder, Booth was apprenticed as a boy to a pawnbroker. At 15 he underwent the experience of religious conversion and became a revivalist preacher.

Did William Booth start the Salvation Army?

The Salvation Army was founded by William Booth , a Methodist minister who began an evangelical ministry in the East End of London in 1865. He established mission stations to feed and house the poor and in 1878 changed the name of his organization to the Salvation Army.

What did William Booth accomplish?

William Booth (1829 – 1912) founded the Salvation Army – a quasi-military religious organisation dedicated to offering humanitarian aid and tackling the material and spiritual poverty of the Victorian age. William Booth converted to Methodism as a young adult and was a fervent believer in evangelical Christianity.