George Whitefield
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George Whitefield, was an English Anglican priest and Itinerant preacher who was one of the founders of Methodism and the evangelical movement.
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The Old Bell Inn, Southgate Street, Gloucester
Whitefield had what is known as a “lazy eye” (strabismus), which did not impair his vision, but had the effect of making individuals in large crowds think that his eyes were directly on them.
Whitefield preaching. 1857 engraving
Staffordshire figure painted earthenware bust modelled and made by Enoch Wood, c. 1790
The Reverend George Whitefield statue that formerly stood on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. It was removed on account of his pro-slavery views.
George Whitefield's grave in the crypt of Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport, Massachusetts, between Jonathan Parsons and Joseph Prince
Whitefield had a strained relationship with John Wesley (depicted in an engraving).Academics from United Kingdom 6
About this person
Country
United KingdomCategory
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1714 to 1770 · aged 55
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25 languages
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