Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

John Wesley Biography and Timeline

Follow John Wesley through 1 dated historical records for England.

John Wesley, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1703–1703Years on this page

1703

Birth of John Wesley

Future Methodist Leader · Epworth · Religion / Methodist Church

John Wesley is born at Epworth Rectory in Lincolnshire.

Role range: 1703-1791

Records, sources and methodology

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