1715

Education at Westminster School

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What happened

At the age of eight, Charles Wesley was sent to Westminster School in London, where he lived with his eldest brother Samuel. The rigorous environment fostered his academic talents and shaped his early intellectual development, allowing him to thrive despite the challenges.

Literary impact

The education at Westminster School instilled in Wesley a love for literature and classical languages, which would later influence his poetic style and the theological depth of his hymns. The school's emphasis on discipline and intellectual rigor laid the groundwork for his future contributions to Christian literature.

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