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Bramwell Booth
1856–1929
A key early leader of The Salvation Army, he spent decades shaping the movement’s organization before becoming its second General. His life sits at the crossroads of evangelical preaching, social mission, and the growth of an international charity.
1 Audiobook
Our Master: Thoughts for Salvationists about Their Lord
by Bramwell Booth
About the author
Born in Halifax, Yorkshire, on March 8, 1856, Bramwell Booth was the eldest son of William and Catherine Booth, the founders of The Salvation Army. He became deeply involved in the movement while still young and grew into one of its main organizers as it expanded in Britain and abroad.
Booth served for many years as Chief of the Staff, helping build the Army’s structure and day-to-day work, and in 1912 he succeeded his father as General. Reference works and Salvation Army histories describe him as a central figure in turning the movement into a large international organization, with leadership that spanned evangelism as well as practical social work.
He remained General until 1929. Remembered as a major architect of the early Salvation Army, he combined family legacy with long personal service and helped guide the organization through a period of rapid growth and change.