William booth short biography

English Methodist preacher and founder of The Salvation Army

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.

William booth short biography

It is known for being one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.

Early life

William Booth was born in Sneinton, Nottingham, the second son of five children born to Samuel Booth and his second wife, Mary Moss.^[1] His birthplace is now a museum.^[2] Booth's father was a nailmaker and builder from Belper in Derbyshire but, during William's childhood, the family descended into poverty.

In 1842, Samuel Booth, who could no longer afford his son's school fees, apprenticed the 13-year-o