John Williams
(1796-1839), MissionaryRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 3 portraits
One of the most remarkable of the early missionaries; undertook pioneering work in the Society Islands, learning the native languages and adapting himself to local conditions; provided practical as well as spiritual help; killed and eaten by natives of Eromanga, an island of the New Hebrides group.
by George Baxter
baxtertype print, 1843
NPG 4956
by John Cochran, after Henry Room
line and stipple engraving, 1830s
NPG D8603
by John Cochran, after Henry Room
line and stipple engraving, 1830s
NPG D8604
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