About
British Methodist preacher who founded the Salvation Army in 1865 and was its first General from 1878 to 1912.
Before Fame
He converted to Methodism when he was fifteen.
Trivia
His book In Darkest England and the Way Out became a best-seller after it was published in 1890.
Family Life
He had eight children with his wife Catherine.
Associated With
He was a Methodist leader like John Wesley.
