Portrait of Samuel Wells Williams. Source and license are linked in the caption.

Samuel Wells Williams

Born

U.S. linguist, missionary, diplomat, naturalist and Sinologist (1812–1884).

Quick Facts

Died
1884-02-16
Occupation
lexicographer · linguist · sinologist · missionary · historian · naturalist · writer · japanologist · botanical collector · scientific collector
Citizenship
United States
Birthplace
Utica
Affiliation
Perry Expedition

Relationships

Samuel Wells Williams is the child of William Williams.

Education

Samuel Wells Williams’s education and training.

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Languages

Other languages

  • English
  • Chinese

Sources & Credits

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