Charles Wesley
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Summary
Charles Wesley was born on December 18, 1707[1], in Epworth[2]. He died on March 29, 1788[3], in London[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], hymnwriter[8], and cleric[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,225 views/month, #6,893 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: London[11]
- Father: Samuel Wesley[12]
- Mother: Susanna Wesley[13]
- Spouse: Sarah Wesley[14]
- Child: Charles Wesley junior[15], Samuel Wesley[16], Sarah Wesley[17]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[18]
- Occupation: preacher[19], librettist[20]
- Field of work: Methodism[21]
- Educated at: Christ Church[22], Westminster School[23]
- Student: Benjamin Carr[24]
- Award received: Gospel Music Hall of Fame[25]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Charles Wesley[28]
- Archives at: E.J. Pratt Library[29]
- Family name: Wesley[30]
- Given name: Charles[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles Wesley[32]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[33], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[34], Library of the World's Best Literature[35], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[36], New International Encyclopedia[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Commons Creator page: Charles Wesley[39]
- Number of children: 8[40]
Why It Matters
Charles Wesley has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Works attributed to him include Hark! The Herald Angels Sing[43], a literary work[44]; O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing[45], a Christian hymn[46]; Christ the Lord Is Risen Today[47], an Easter song[48]; and Soldiers of Christ, Arise[49], a Christian hymn[50].
FAQs
Where was Charles Wesley born?
Charles Wesley was born in 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[12]. Charles Wesley's mother was Susanna Wesley[13].
Who was Charles Wesley married to?
Charles Wesley's spouses include Sarah Wesley[14].
What did Charles Wesley do for work?
Charles Wesley worked as a theologian[5], philosopher[6], writer[7], hymnwriter[8], and cleric[9].
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].