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Robert Moffat

(1795-1883), Missionary in South Africa and linguist

Early Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 11 portraits
Missionary; played a prominent role in converting natives and establishing missions in South Africa; translated the New Testament into Sechuana; his eldest daughter, Mary, married David Livingstone.

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Robert Moffat, by William Scott - NPG 3774Robert Moffat
by William Scott
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Robert Moffat, by George Baxter - NPG 6312Robert Moffat
by George Baxter
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Robert Moffat, by Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax18271Robert Moffat
by Elliott & Fry
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Robert Moffat, by Elliott & Fry - NPG x45470Robert Moffat
by Elliott & Fry
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Robert Moffat, by Elliott & Fry - NPG x21365Robert Moffat
by Elliott & Fry
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Robert Moffat, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x32948Robert Moffat
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
NPG x32948
Various clergymen, by and after Elliott & Fry - NPG Ax139907Various clergymen
by and after Elliott & Fry
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Robert Moffat, by George Baxter - NPG D9078Robert Moffat
by George Baxter
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Robert Moffat, by George Baxter - NPG D7807Robert Moffat
by George Baxter
NPG D7807
Almond Tree at Kuruman (group including Mary Livingstone (née Moffat); Robert Moffat; Mary Moffat (née Smith)), published by The London Missionary Society - NPG D18382Almond Tree at Kuruman (group including Mary Livingstone (née Moffat); Robert Moffat; Mary Moffat (née Smith))
published by The London Missionary Society
NPG D18382

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