William Thompson | |
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| President of the Methodist Conference | |
| In office 1791–1792 | |
| Preceded by | John Wesley |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Mather |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1733 Newtownbutler, Ireland |
| Died | 1 May 1799 Birmingham |
| Known for | First President of the Methodist Conference after Wesley |
William Thompson (1733–1799) was the first President of the Methodist Conference after John Wesley's death, being elected President at the Manchester conference in 1791.[1]
- ^ Kelly, C. H. (1891), Wesley and his successors: a centenary memorial of the death of John Wesley, London, pp 23-24