John Williams
English missionary (1796-1839)
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Summary
John Williams was born on January 1, 1796[1], in Tottenham[2]. He died on November 20, 1839[3], in Vanuatu[4]. He worked as a translator[5], missionary[6], Bible translator[7], writer[8], and Christian missionary[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (647 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: London[11]
- Place of death: Erromango[12]
- Date of birth: June 22, 1796[13], June 27, 1796[14]
- Child: Samuel Tamatoa Williams[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Field of work: Christian mission[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Commons category: John Williams (missionary)[19]
- Family name: Williams[20]
- Given name: John[21]
- Manner of death: homicide[22]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23], Library of the World's Best Literature[24], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[25], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27]
- Different from: John William[28]
- P14397: 5157[29]
Why It Matters
John Williams has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was John Williams born?
John Williams's place of birth was Tottenham[2].
Where did John Williams die?
John Williams died in Vanuatu[4].
What did John Williams do for work?
John Williams worked as a translator[5], missionary[6], Bible translator[7], writer[8], and Christian missionary[9].