John Robert Morrison

1814–1843 (age 29)

Biography

John Robert Morrison was a dedicated missionary who served in East Asia during a transformative period of cultural and religious exchange in the 19th century. His commitment to missionary work reflected the broader efforts of Western religious organizations to establish their presence in the region.

Morrison's contributions to missionary endeavors were recognized by his peers, and he remains part of the historical record of Protestant missionary work in Asia. He was interred at the Old Protestant Cemetery alongside other missionaries of his era.

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1775–1841 (age 66)
Old Protestant Cemetery
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Humphrey Fleming Senhouse
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Old Protestant Cemetery
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Old Protestant Cemetery
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Old Protestant Cemetery
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