John William Fletcher
John William Fletcher (born Jean Guillaume de la Fléchère; 12 September 1729 – 14 August 1785) was a Swiss-born English divine and Methodist leader. Of French Huguenot stock, he was born in Nyon in Vaud, Switzerland. Fletcher emigrated to England in 1750 and there he became an Anglican vicar. He began to work with John Wesley, becoming a key interpreter of Wesleyan theology in the 18th century and one of Methodism's first great theologians. Fletcher was renowned in Britain for his piety and generosity; when asked if he had any needs, he responded, "...I want nothing but more grace."
The Reverend John William Fletcher | |
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| Born | Jean Guillaume de la Fléchère 12 September 1729 Nyon, Switzerland |
| Died | 14 August 1785 (aged 55) Madeley, Shropshire |
| Resting place | St. Michael's Churchyard, Madeley, Shropshire, England |
| Education | University of Geneva |
| Occupation(s) | Priest of the Church of England, and theologian |
| Years active | 1757–1785 |
| Employer | Church of England |
| Known for | Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire; Theologian of the Methodist movement |
| Title | Vicar of Madeley, Shropshire |
| Predecessor | Rev. Rowland Chambre |
| Successor | Rev. Henry Burton (Vicar); Rev. Melville Horne (Curate); Rev. Samuel Walter (Curate) |
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| Spouse |
Mary Fletcher (née Bosanquet)
(m. 1781) |
| Website | www.thefletcherpage.org |
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