Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) was a prominent Baptist preacher and author in England during the Victorian era. He began preaching at the age of 16 and quickly gained popularity for his dynamic sermons and his ability to communicate complex theological concepts in a way that was accessible to the masses. Throughout his lifetime, Spurgeon preached to hundreds of thousands of people, published numerous books and sermons, and founded a pastor's college and several orphanages.