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BirthMale; 29 April 1796; London UK
Death24 Jan 1857, age 60; London UK
Death MemoDied immediately on his return from Hong Kong
EducationSt Paul's School, London UK
OccupationCongregationalist missionary
Spent most of his adult life in Hong Kong and China
ResidenceUK

Spouse:

1        Married
Name
BirthFemale; 1794
Death1874, age about 80
ResidenceUK
Marriage Details not recorded
Child (1):Eliza MEDHURST (~1828 - 1886)

Notes for Revd Dr Walter Henry MEDHURST D.D.

Well-known missionary and sinologue (expert in the study of Chinese language, history, customs, etc. [COD]) Published English-Chinese dictionaries, translations of the Bible and Book of Common Prayer.

Find lots of information on the Medhurst family on Andrew Hillier's most interesting pages. [163]

Sources

68.  Email, Andrew Hillier, 13 February 2012
163.  Personal information, Tim Boddington (Webmaster)

Person record last updated: 23 June 2023

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