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Portrait of Jerry Falwell

Jerry Falwell

Jerry Lamon Falwell Sr.

Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and the Moral Majority, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Profession
Pastor, Educator
Born
August 11, 1933
Years active
1956–2007

Early life

Born in Lynchburg in 1933, Falwell founded Thomas Road Baptist Church in his hometown in 1956.

Career

He built a televised ministry, founded Liberty University, and in 1979 launched the Moral Majority, mobilizing evangelicals as a political force.

Major achievements

He helped make the religious right a decisive influence in American politics.

Legacy

Falwell's university and political movement remain influential long after his death.

References

Frequently asked questions about Jerry Falwell

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Jerry Falwell, founder of Liberty University and the Moral Majority, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia. Jerry Falwell is recognized as a pastor and educator.
Where is Jerry Falwell from?
Jerry Falwell is from Lynchburg, Virginia.
When was Jerry Falwell born?
Jerry Falwell was born on August 11, 1933, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Is Jerry Falwell still active?
Jerry Falwell was professionally active from 1956 to 2007.

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