Charles Taze Russell

Minister and founder of Jehovah's Witnesses

Charles Taze Russell - Minister and founder of Jehovah's Witnesses
Born

1852
173 years ago

Died

October 31st, 1916
108 years ago — 64 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An American minister founded a religious movement that emphasized Bible study and interpretation from a non-Trinitarian perspective. Established the Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society in 1881, which published numerous works on biblical topics. Played a significant role in the development of the movement that later became known as Jehovah's Witnesses. Contributed to the creation of The Watchtower magazine, which became an important publication for followers. Died in 1916, leaving a lasting organizational structure within the movement.

Founded the Zion's Watch Tower Tract Society

Published The Watchtower magazine

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