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John Wesley was a Church of England cleric and Christian theologian. Wesley is largely credited, along with his brother Charles Wesley, as founding the Methodist movement which began when he took to open-air preaching in a similar manner to George Whitefield...

Timeline of Events

1738

5.24.1738

John Wesley is converted, essentially launching the Methodist movement; the day is celebrated annually by Methodists as Aldersgate Day.

1748

6.24.1748

John Wesley and his brother Charles open the Kingswood School in Bristol. The school later moves to Bath.

1784

2.28.1784

John Wesley charters the Methodist Church.