Samuel Wells Williams
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Samuel Wells Williams (September 22, 1812 – February 16, 1884) was a linguist, official, missionary and sinologist from the United States in the early 19th century.
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Born | (1812-09-22)September 22, 1812 Utica, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||
Died | February 16, 1884(1884-02-16) (aged 71) | ||||||||||
Education | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | ||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Linguist, missionary and sinologist | ||||||||||
Relatives | Cornelia Williams Martin (cousin) | ||||||||||
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Chinese | 衛三畏 | ||||||||||
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