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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.
His legacy was a Salvation Army that numbered 15,875 officers and cadets, operating in 58 lands. William Booth was born in Nottingham on 10 April 1829, the son of Samuel Booth and his second wife Mary.
William Booth (born April 10, 1829, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Eng.—died Aug. 20, 1912, London) was the founder and general (1878–1912) of the Salvation Army. The son of a speculative builder, Booth was apprenticed as a boy to a pawnbroker.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Learn about the life and work of William Booth, the evangelical preacher who founded the Salvation Army in 1878. He was a tireless missionary who sought to save souls and help the poor in London and around the world.
Visit the birthplace of William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army, and learn about his life and legacy. The museum is open by appointment only and located in Sneinton, Nottingham, near Green's Windmill & Science Centre.
Learn about the life and legacy of William and Catherine Booth, the co-founders of The Salvation Army. They were passionate evangelists who reached the poor and marginalised with the Gospel and social services.
Learn how William Booth and his wife Catherine founded The Salvation Army in 1865 to preach to the poor and destitute in London. Discover the legacy of their children and other leaders who spread The Army's mission to over 100 countries.
