Charles Wesley

English Methodist and hymn writer (1707-1788)
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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 (1,593 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 was educated at Christ Church[20].
  • Charles Wesley's education included a stint at Westminster School[21].
  • A notable student of Charles Wesley was Benjamin Carr[22].
  • Charles Wesley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23].
  • Charles Wesley's religion is recorded as Anglicanism[24].
  • Charles Wesley is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles Wesley's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles Wesley's Commons category is recorded as Charles Wesley[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[20], a college of the University of Oxford[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Oxford[31] and Westminster School[21], 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], and cleric[10]. A notable student of Charles Wesley was Benjamin Carr[22].

Recognition

Charles Wesley received the Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23].

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[24].

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 (1,593 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 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

Works attributed to him include Hark! The Herald Angels Sing[45], a literary work[46]; O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing[47], a Christian hymn[48]; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today[49], an Easter song[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[20] and Westminster School[21].

What awards did Charles Wesley receive?

Honors received include Gospel Music Hall of Fame[23].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Charles
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