William N. Brewster
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William Nesbitt Brewster (Chinese: 蒲魯士) (December 5, 1862 – November 22, 1916) was an American Protestant Christian missionary to China.[2] Brewster spent 26 years in China (1890–1916) and translated the New Testament into the Hinghua language by adopting the Hinghwa Romanized writing system. Brewster is remembered today as one of the early founders of the Hinghwa Methodist Church.
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William Nesbitt Brewster | |
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Born | (1862-12-05)December 5, 1862[1] Clark County, Ohio United States |
Died | November 22, 1916(1916-11-22) (aged 53)[1] Ohio, United States |
Education | Boston University |
Title | Evangelist, Mission Administrator |
Spouse | Elizabeth Fisher Brewster |
Parent(s) | Samuel Brewster, Rebecca Nesbitt Brewster |
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