John Robert Morrison
British interpreter and colonial official
Died aged 29AriesUnited Kingdom
Biography
John Robert Morrison (traditional Chinese: 馬儒翰; simplified Chinese: 马儒翰; pinyin: Mǎrúhàn; 17 April 1814 – 29 August 1843) was a British interpreter and colonial official in China. Born in Macau, his father was Robert Morrison, the first Protestant missionary in China. After his father's death in 1834, Morrison replaced him as Chinese Secretary and Interpreter to the Superintendents of British Trade in China. In 1843, he was appointed as Acting Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong and a member of the Executive and Legislative Councils, but died eight days later in Hong Kong from fever.
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Family
- Parents
- Robert MorrisonMary Morton
Quick answers about John Robert Morrison
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- John Robert Morrison died on August 29, 1843 at the age of 29.
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- John Robert Morrison was born on April 17, 1814.
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- John Robert Morrison was born in Macau.
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- John Robert Morrison is known as translator, Bible translator, missionary, interpreter.
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