John William Fletcher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John William Fletcher

British Methodist cleric

Date of Birth: 12-Sep-1729

Place of Birth: Nyon, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Date of Death: 14-Aug-1785

Profession: theologian

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo


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About John William Fletcher

  • John William Fletcher (12 September 1729 – 14 August 1785), English divine, was born at Nyon in Switzerland, his original name being de la Fléchère. Fletcher was a contemporary of John Wesley (the founder of Methodism), a key interpreter of Wesleyan theology in the 18th century, and one of Methodism's first great theologians.
  • Of French Huguenot stock, his given name was actually Jean Guillaume de la Fléchère.
  • 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."

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