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William Alexander Parsons Martin

American missionary and translator in China (1827–1916)

† 1916-12-18 · Authors · Writer; cross-wiki notability: present on 6 language Wikipedias
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Life

William Alexander Parsons Martin was born on April 10, 1827 in Livonia and died on December 18, 1916 in Beijing, aged 89. Recorded occupations: missionary, translator, writer and theologian. Country of citizenship: United States. Fields of work: Christian mission, translation from English and translation into Chinese. Educated at Lafayette College and Indiana University Bloomington. Member of Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge Among the Chinese and Institut de Droit International.

At a glance
Born
April 10, 1827 · Livonia
Died
December 18, 1916 · Beijing
Age at death
89
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
missionary, translator, writer, theologian
Education
Lafayette College, Indiana University Bloomington
Wikipedia editions
6 languages
Signature licence
Public domain
About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q8004285 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William Alexander Parsons Martin on Wikipedia.

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