John Lawrence Goheen (December 10, 1883 – February 3, 1948) was an American missionary, educator and administrator, agriculturist, social worker, and writer who spent most of his career working in India. He made a major contribution to literacy through the Bombay Literacy Campaign of 1939. He established Adult Education Associations in various parts in India with a slogan "Every home a literate home". He promoted religious organizations for literacy conferences.
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10 December 1883 Kolhapur, Bombay Provinces, British India (now India)
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Died |
3 February 1948 (aged 64)
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Zodiac | Sagittarius |
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