Emma Booth - Biography, Age, Birthday, Chinese Zodiac & Facts
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Emma Booth

Emma Booth - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornJanuary 08, 1860
BirthplaceLondon, England
Zodiac SignCapricorn - (see also Emma Booth's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacMonkey
Known ForLeadership in the Salvation Army and missionary work in the United States.

Intro

Emma Moss Booth was a prominent English Salvation Army officer, best known as the fourth child of Salvation Army founders William and Catherine Booth. She became widely recognized for her missionary work and leadership within the Salvation Army, especially in the United States, where she was known as the 'Angel of the Salvation Army.'

Early Life & Background

Emma Booth was born into the influential Booth family on January 8, 1860, in London. As the daughter of William and Catherine Booth, founders of The Salvation Army, she was immersed in evangelical and philanthropic work from a young age, dedicating her life to religious and humanitarian causes.

Career Highlights

  • Served as a high-ranking officer in The Salvation Army, holding leadership roles both in England and abroad.
  • Appointed to lead The Salvation Army's work in the United States in 1888.
  • Promoted initiatives supporting the needs of the poor, women, and children through the organization.
  • Widely referred to as the 'Angel of the Salvation Army' for her compassion and service.

Trivia

  • Emma Booth was known by the honorific 'The Consul' within Salvation Army circles.
  • She was instrumental in expanding The Salvation Army’s presence in North America.

FAQs

People also ask

When was Emma Booth born?

Emma Booth was born the 8 January 1860.

Where is Emma Booth from?

London, England.

On Her Birth-Day

About January 8th, 1860, in brief:

  • Day of the week: January 8th, 1860 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Booth_(Salvation_Army)