SPG Royal Charter
Bray secures a royal charter for the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Thomas Bray Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Bray through 3 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Bray, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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1701–1701Years on this page
1701
Missionary Society Organisation
Bray organises the new missionary society created by royal charter.
Missionary Society Founded in London
On 16 June 1701, the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts was established by royal charter, following efforts led by Anglican clergyman Thomas Bray to support overseas ministry.
Records, sources and methodology
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