Bramwell Booth

William Bramwell Booth, CH (8 March 1856 – 16 June 1929) was a Salvation Army officer, Christian and British charity worker who was the first Chief of Staff (1881–1912) and the second General of The Salvation Army (1912–1929), succeeding his father, William Booth.

Bramwell Booth
CH
2nd General of The Salvation Army
In office
21 August 1912  13 February 1929
Appointed byWilliam Booth
Preceded byWilliam Booth
Succeeded byEdward Higgins
1st Chief of the Staff of The Salvation Army
In office
1881–1912
GeneralWilliam Booth
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byT. Henry Howard
Personal details
Born(1856-03-08)8 March 1856
Halifax, West Riding of Yorkshire
Died16 June 1929(1929-06-16) (aged 73)
Hertfordshire
Resting placeAbney Park Cemetery, Stoke Newington, London
Spouse
(m. 18821929)
Parent(s)William Booth
Catherine Mumford
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