~ 1714 - 1770
George Whitefield (1714–1770) was an influential English Anglican cleric and evangelist who was a key figure in the Great Awakening – a religious revival in 18th-century Britain and its American colonies. Known for his powerful preaching style and ability to captivate large crowds, Whitefield traveled extensively, spreading his message and playing a significant role in shaping religious beliefs in the British colonial America.