Charles Wesley
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Charles Wesley
Summary
Charles Wesley is a human[1]. Born in Epworth[2], he… he was born on December 18, 1707[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on March 29, 1788[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], hymnwriter[9], and cleric[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (904 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Charles Wesley was born in Epworth[2].
- Charles Wesley died in London[4].
- Charles Wesley was born on December 18, 1707[3].
- Charles Wesley died on March 29, 1788[5].
- Charles Wesley is buried at London[12].
- Charles Wesley's father was Samuel Wesley[13].
- Charles Wesley's mother was Susanna Wesley[14].
- Charles Wesley was married to Sarah Wesley[15].
- A child of Charles Wesley was Charles Wesley junior[16].
- A child of Charles Wesley was Samuel Wesley[17].
- A child of Charles Wesley was Sarah Wesley[18].
- Charles Wesley held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[19].
- Charles Wesley's professions included theologian[6].
- Charles Wesley worked as a philosopher[7].
- Charles Wesley's professions included writer[8].
- Charles Wesley's professions included hymnwriter[9].
- Charles Wesley's professions included cleric[10].
- Charles Wesley worked as a preacher[20].
- Charles Wesley's field of work was Methodism[21].
- Charles Wesley was educated at Christ Church[22].
- Charles Wesley's education included a stint at Westminster School[23].
- A notable student of Charles Wesley was Benjamin Carr[24].
- Charles Wesley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[25].
- Charles Wesley's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[26].
- Charles Wesley is recorded as male[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Epworth[2], Charles Wesley… he was born on December 18, 1707[3]. His father was Samuel Wesley[13]. His mother was Susanna Wesley[14].
Education
Educated at Christ Church[22], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Westminster School[23], a boarding school[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1179[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], hymnwriter[9], cleric[10], and preacher[20]. Charles Wesley's field of work was Methodism[21]. A notable student of him was Benjamin Carr[24].
Recognition
Charles Wesley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[25].
Personal Life
Charles Wesley was married to Sarah Wesley[15]. Children include he junior[16], a composer[35], 1757–1834[36], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[37]; Samuel Wesley[17], an organist[38], 1766–1837[39], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[40]; and Sarah Wesley[18], a writer[41], 1759–1828[42]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[26].
Death and Burial
Charles Wesley died on March 29, 1788[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at London[12].
Why It Matters
Charles Wesley ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (904 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Works attributed to him include Hark! The Herald Angels Sing[45], a literary work[46]; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today[47], an Easter song[48]; O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing[49], a Christian hymn[50]; and Soldiers of Christ, Arise[51], a Christian hymn[52].
FAQs
Where was Charles Wesley born?
Charles Wesley's place of birth was Epworth[2].
Where did Charles Wesley die?
Charles Wesley died in London[4].
Who were Charles Wesley's parents?
Charles Wesley's father was Samuel Wesley[13]. Charles Wesley's mother was Susanna Wesley[14].
Who was Charles Wesley married to?
Charles Wesley's spouses include Sarah Wesley[15].
What did Charles Wesley do for work?
Charles Wesley worked as theologian[6], philosopher[7], writer[8], hymnwriter[9], and cleric[10].
Where did Charles Wesley go to school?
Charles Wesley was educated at Christ Church[22] and Westminster School[23].
What awards did Charles Wesley receive?
Honors received include Gospel Music Hall of Fame[25].