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John Wesley — Age & Birthday
Born: 17 June 1703 · Died: 2 March 1791 · Age at death: 87
How old was John Wesley when he died?
John Wesley died aged 87. He was born on 17 June 1703 and died on 2 March 1791.
Cleric and theologian who founded the Methodist movement
Did you know?He was a prolific traveller who is estimated to have covered more than 250,000 miles on horseback to preach throughout Britain.
John Wesley (28 June 1703 – 2 March 1791) was an English cleric, theologian, and evangelist who was a principal leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism. The societies he founded became the dominant form of the ongoing independent Methodist movement.
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- Age at death
- 87
- Years since death
- 235
- Born
- June 17, 1703 · Epworth, Kingdom of England
- Died
- March 2, 1791
- Nationality
- British
- Known for
- Religion, Literature, Philosophy
Family
- Father
- Samuel Wesley
- Mother
- Susanna Wesley
- Spouse
- Mary Vazeille
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