| Code | DS/UK/1380 |
| Name | Booth; William (10 April 1829-20 August 1912); British Methodist preacher and founder and first General of the Salvation Army |
| Dates | 10 April 1829-20 August 1912 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Sneinton, Nottingham, England (born) |
| Relationships | Son of Samuel Booth and Mary Moss |
| Biography | William Booth was an English Methodist preacher who, along with his wife, Catherine, founded The Salvation Army and became its first General (18781912). The Christian movement with a quasi-military structure and government founded in 1865 has spread from London, England, to many parts of the world and is known for being one of the largest distributors of humanitarian aid. In 2002, Booth was named among the 100 Greatest Britons in a BBC poll. |