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Charles Wesley

English Methodist and hymn writer (1707-1788)

  • Fame57.5
  • Momentum10.0
  • Wikipedia8.7K
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Lived 1707–1788, aged 81United Kingdom
United Kingdom flagUnited KingdomWritersWriter / Author
  • Wikipedia
    28 languages
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  • Era
    1707–1788
    Aged 81
  • Awards
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    recognised work
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Updated 2026-06-18

Charles Wesley was an English Anglican cleric and a principal leader of the Methodist movement. Wesley was a prolific hymnwriter who wrote over 6,500 hymns during his lifetime. His works include "And Can It Be", "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing", "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today", "Love Divine, All Loves Excelling", the carol "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing", and "Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending".

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Momentum10.0
Historical23.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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