William Booth (Co-founder of the Salvation Army)

Profession: Co-founder of the Salvation Army

Biography: Co-founded the Salvation Army in 1865 with his wife Catherine Booth.

Born: April 10, 1829
Birthplace: Sneinton, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Star Sign: Aries

Died: August 20, 1912 (aged 83)

Articles and Photos

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  A Salute To The Salvation Army

  The Salvation Army began when a Methodist preacher took to the streets of London to help the poor. Today, with 1.5 million members, it operates in 130 countries
  June 16, 1880

Historical Events

• 1865-07-02 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

Personal Life

• 1855-06-16 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

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