1714-1770. British Methodist evangelist. He
was a student at Oxford University and took
orders in 1738, but was suspended for his
unorthodox doctrines and methods. For many
years he travelled through Britain and
America, and by his preaching contributed
greatly to the religious revival.
Whitefield's Tabernacle was built for him in
Tottenham Court Road, London (1756; bombed
1945 but rebuilt).