John Zachariah Kiernander (1 December 1710–10 May 1799), also known as Johann Zacharias Kiernander, was a Swedish Lutheran missionary in British India.[1][2]
Johann "John" Zachariah Kiernander | |
|---|---|
| Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge Missionary | |
| In office 29 September 1758 – 1787 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1710 Östergötland, Sweden |
| Died | 10 May 1799 (aged 88) Calcutta, India |
| Spouse(s) | ?, ?, Ann Wolley |
| Children | Robert William Kiernander |
| Alma mater | Franckesche Stiftungen |
He was the first Protestant Missionary to establish a base in Bengal. He built the Old Mission Church in Calcutta[3] and founded one of the first printing presses in Calcutta. In 1781, he accused James Augustus Hicky, the editor and publisher of Hicky's Bengal Gazette of libel and won the trial. He was the author of The Trial and Conviction of James Augustus Hicky.
Notes
edit- ^ Edward Cave; John Nichols (1824). The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle. Edw. Cave. pp. 105–10.
- ^ "Kiernander » Kiernander's Church". Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "The Old Mission Church in Kolkata is worth a visit for its great historical past". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
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