George Whitefield

This influential 18th-century preacher was instrumental in spreading religious revivalism across Great Britain and the British North American colonies. He co-founded Methodism and was a pivotal figure in the broader evangelical movement. Recognized as perhaps the most famous preacher of his era, his extensive travels and media attention made him exceptionally well-known throughout colonial America. His ministry profoundly shaped the religious and social landscape on both sides of the Atlantic.