William M. Branham

Religious Leader

Birthday April 6, 1909

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Kentucky

DEATH DATE Dec 24, 1965 (56)

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About

Christian minister who is credited with founding the "divine healing movement" following World War II. He raised controversy after claiming to be the end-time prophet to the Bride of Christ.

Before Fame

He had a short-lived boxing career and worked on an Arizona ranch.

Trivia

He believed that his sermon on the Seven Seals from the Book of Revelation in 1963 was a high point of his ministry.

Family Life

He was the eldest of ten children.

Associated With

He paved the way for fellow so-called "faith healers" like Oral Roberts.