George Whitefield (jan 1, 1714 – jan 1, 1770)

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-Friends with John and Charles Wesley, being a member of the “holy club” that started the Methodist Church

-Though he was a Calvinist and differed from the Wesley brothers doctrinally

-A gifted preacher who spoke to over 20,000 at one sitting

-Was notably cross-eyed

-Many viewed Whitefield as the first American Celebrity

-Was influential in the progressing debate on slavery

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