Charles Taze Russell
Founder of the Bible Student movement (1852–1916)
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Summary
Charles Taze Russell was born on February 16, 1852[1], in Allegheny[2]. He died on October 31, 1916[3], in Texas[4]. He worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], religious leader[7], filmmaker[8], and merchant[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,810 views/month, #6,603 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: United Cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Field of work: philosophy[13], Christian Zionism[14]
- Notable work: The Photo-Drama of Creation[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Publisher: The Watchtower Announcing Jehovah's Kingdom[17]
- Movement: Bible Student movement[18]
- Commons category: Charles Taze Russell[19]
- Cause of death: cystitis[20]
- Family name: Russell[21]
- Given name: Charles[22]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Taze Russell[23]
- Commons gallery: Charles Taze Russell[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Taze Russell[27]
- Name in native language: Charles Taze Russell[28]
- Name in kana: チャールズ・テイズ・ラッセル[29]
- Different from: Charles Russell[30]
- Subject has role: founder[31]
- Writing language: English[32]
Why It Matters
Charles Taze Russell has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Charles Taze Russell born?
Charles Taze Russell was born in Allegheny[2].
Where did Charles Taze Russell die?
Charles Taze Russell passed away in Texas[4].
What did Charles Taze Russell do for work?
Charles Taze Russell worked as a publisher[5], writer[6], religious leader[7], filmmaker[8], and merchant[9].