Sir George Williams | |
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| Born | 11 October 1821 Dulverton, Somerset, England |
| Died | 6 November 1905 (aged 84) London, England |
| Resting place | St Paul's Cathedral, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, businessman |
| Organisation | YMCA |
| Known for | Founding YMCA |
| Spouse |
Helen Jane Maunder Hitchcock
(m. 1853) |
| Children | 7 |
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Sir George Williams (11 October 1821 – 6 November 1905) was an English philanthropist, businessman and founder of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).[1] The oldest and largest youth charity in the world, its aim is to support young people to belong, contribute and thrive in their communities.[2]
Williams was knighted by Queen Victoria in her 1894 Birthday Honours. He died in 1905 and is buried in St Paul's Cathedral.
- ^ "The Founding of the YMCA Movement Worldwide". YMCA of Hong Kong. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "YMCA and YMCA England". YMCA. 17 March 2017. Archived from the original on 17 March 2017.