Emma Booth-Tucker
English author and activist
Born
January 8th, 1860
165 years ago
Died
1903
122 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United Kingdom
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An English author and evangelist, contributed significantly to the Salvation Army’s mission. Played a key role in establishing the Salvation Army in the United States and wrote extensively on spirituality and faith. Authored several books, which included insights on social issues of the time. Her works emphasized the importance of service and compassion, reflecting the ethos of the Salvation Army's efforts in communities.
Founded the Salvation Army's work in the USA
Authored books on spirituality and social issues
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