William Booth was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded the Salvation Army and became its first General (1878–1912). This Christian movement, founded in 1865, has a quasi-military structure and government and has spread from London to many parts of the world. It is one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid.
- Occupation
- theologian, preacher
- Position held
- General of The Salvation Army
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Born
- April 10, 1829
- Died
- August 20, 1912
