Adoniram Judson

Missionary, Author

1788 – 1850

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Who was Adoniram Judson?

Adoniram Judson, Jr. was an American Baptist missionary, who served in Burma for almost forty years. At the age of 25, Adoniram Judson became the first Protestant missionary sent from North America to preach in Burma. His mission and work led to the formation of the first Baptist association in America, inspired many Americans to become or support missionaries, translated the Bible into Burmese, and established a number of Baptist churches in Burma.

At times mistakenly referred to as the first missionary to Burma, he was in fact preceded by James Chater and Richard Mardon who arrived in 1807. They were followed by Felix Carey. However, since those who came earlier did not remain very long, Judson is remembered as the first significant missionary there, as well as one of the group of the very first missionaries from America to travel overseas.

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Born
Aug 9, 1788
Malden
Also known as
  • A. Judson
Spouses
Children
Religion
  • Baptists
  • Congregational church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Brown University
  • Andover Newton Theological School
Died
Apr 12, 1850
Bay of Bengal
Resting place
Burial Hill

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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