William Carey

William Carey (1761–1834) was a botanist, translator and missionary.

Also recorded as W. Carey; Carey.

Overview

Born at Northamptonshire in 1761, died at Kolkata in 1834.

In detail

the recorded working language is Bangla and English.

The field of work recorded is botany.

Employment is recorded with Fort William College.

Works named in the authority record are Dialogues, Intended to Facilitate the Acquiring of the Bengali Language and Khasi New Testament.

Sources

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q312948: William Carey

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