William Gadsby, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Gadsby
British pastor and hymnwriter
Date of Birth: 03-Jan-1773
Place of Birth: Attleborough, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Date of Death: 01-Jan-1844
Profession: hymnwriter
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About William Gadsby
- William Gadsby (1773–1844) was an English Baptist pastor.
- In addition to pastoring, Gadsby planted churches, and was an early leader of the Strict and Particular Baptist movement in England.
- Although he was not formally educated, Gadsby was regarded by his contemporaries as an excellent preacher and pastor who championed the cause of social justice and opposed the established Elizabethan Church.In 1805 he became pastor of Black Lane Chapel, Strict Baptist church in Manchester, England, and held that position until he died.
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