Charles Wesley’s Death – Cause and Date
Born (Birthday) December 18, 1707
Death Date March 29, 1788
Age of Death 80 years
Cause of Death N/A
Place of Death London, United Kingdom
Profession Religious Leader
The religious leader Charles Wesley died at the age of 80. Here is all you want to know, and more!
Biography - A Short Wiki
18th Century British cleric, hymn writer, and leader and founder of The Methodist Movement with his brother John.
He studied at Christ Church, Oxford, and Westminster School.
He composed famous hymns such as “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” and “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.”
He married Sarah Gwynne in 1749 (1726–1822), and the couple had several children, only a few of whom survived to adulthood, and two of whom were musical prodigies.
He traveled to the American colony of Georgia in 1735 and served briefly as Secretary of Indian Affairs under the administration of governor, James Oglethorpe.
Quotes
"God buries His workmen but carries on His work.
"God is gone up on high with a triumphant noise.
"Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.