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John Wesley (/ ˈ w ɛ s l i /; 28 June [O.S. 17 June] 1703 – 2 March 1791) was an English cleric, theologian, and evangelist who was a leader of a revival movement within the Church of England known as Methodism.
JOHN WESLEY [1703-1791] was the 15th of 19 children of the Rev. Samuel WESLEY [1662-1735] Rector of Epworth in Lincolnshire and his wife Susanna formerly ANNESLEY [1669-1742]. His younger brother CHARLES [1707-1788] was their 18th child.
His father, Samuel Wesley, was a clergyman belonging to the Church of England. His mother, Susanna Wesley (née Annesley), was a devout woman, who took care to inject moral values into her children. The couple had nineteen children, out of which John was born fifteenth.
Jun 13, 2024 · Notable Family Members: brother Charles Wesley. Subjects Of Study: Methodism. John Wesley (born June 17, 1703, Epworth, Lincolnshire, England—died March 2, 1791, London) was an Anglican clergyman, evangelist, and founder, with his brother Charles, of the Methodist movement in the Church of England.
In 1785, at age 82, John Wesley wrote a wrenching letter to his 77-year-old brother Charles, who had for several years been openly critical of John's leadership in the Methodist movement.
Charles Wesley (1707–88), John Wesley’s younger brother, gave music, heart, and soul to the Methodist movement. Overshadowed by his brother, he directly influenced him throughout his career.
WESLEY BROTHERS . John Wesley, English clergyman (1703 – 1791), attempted to revive the spiritual life of the Church of England but instead founded Methodism, a worldwide family of independent churches.
