John Wesley

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John Wesley (June 17, 1703–March 2, 1791) was an 18th-century English clergyman and Christian theologian who founded the Methodist movement of Protestantism. When he and his brother, Charles Wesley, joined with George Whitefield, Methodism began the first widely successful evangelical movement in the United Kingdom. Methodists, under Wesley's direction, became leaders in prison reform and abolitionism movements. As a theologian, he was a reluctant schismatic, preferring to alter the doctrinal focus of the Anglican Church than to form a new denomination.

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June 17 - 1703 - March 2 - 1791 - 18th-century - English - Christian theologian - Methodist movement - Protestantism - Charles Wesley - George Whitefield - Evangelical - United Kingdom - Prison reform - Abolitionism - Schism - Anglican Church

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Wesley was born in Epworth, 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Lincoln, and died in London.

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Epworth - Lincoln - London

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