Henry Martyn (18 February 1781 – 16 October 1812) was an Anglican priest and missionary to the peoples of India and Persia. Born in Truro, Cornwall, he was educated at Truro Grammar School and St John's College, Cambridge. A chance encounter with Charles Simeon led him to become a missionary. He was ordained a priest in the Church of England and became a chaplain for the British East India Company.
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18 February 1781 Truro, Cornwall, England
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Died |
16 October 1812 (aged 31) Tokat, Ottoman Empire
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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