Ellen G. White

Religious Leader

Birthday November 26, 1827

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Gorham, ME

DEATH DATE Jul 16, 1915 (87)

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About

American author and Christian leader who co-founded the Seventh Day Adventist church. She authored a number of important Christian writings, including the Conflict of the Ages series. She was one of the leading figures in American vegetarianism. 

Before Fame

He family became involved with the Millerite movement when she was a child, and upon adolescence, she began receiving religious visions, which continued throughout her life.

Trivia

When she was nine years old, she was struck in the face by a rock thrown by a classmate of hers. It disfigured her nose and put her in a coma for a few weeks. 

Family Life

She was married to James White, with whom she founded the Seventh Day Adventists. They had four children together.

Associated With

Jan Paulson also became an influential figure in the Seventh Day Adventist church.