William Carey

William Carey

William Carey (1761-1834) was an English Baptist evangelist, linguist, and educator who worked in India. He was born in Northamptonshire, England, and trained as a shoemaker. Carey was inspired by a sermon by John Wesley to dedicate his life to mission work and he became a Baptist preacher. In 1793, Carey set sail for India, where he spent the rest of his life as a teacher, translator, and cultural reformer. He founded the Serampore College and was instrumental in the translation and publication of the Bible into various Indian languages. 

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