Arthur Judson Brown, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Arthur Judson Brown

American missionary

Date of Birth: 03-Dec-1856

Date of Death: 11-Jan-1963

Profession: historian, missionary, theologian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Arthur Judson Brown

  • Arthur Judson Brown (December 3, 1856 – January 11, 1963) was an American clergyman, missionary and author. Brown was born in Holliston, Massachusetts, and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1883.
  • Brown preached in various cities throughout the United States, including Portland, Oregon and Oak Park, Illinois from 1883 to 1895.
  • Often termed a "missionary statesman," Brown traveled throughout the world—most notably in China and other Asian countries.
  • During the time Brown surveyed China, he wrote a seventeen-volume diary of what he'd seen and discovered.
  • Over time, Brown communicated with Roman Catholic, Jewish, and Greek Orthodox leaders, in addition to such influential Protestant clergymen as Henry Sloane Coffin, Nathan Söderblom, and John R.
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  • Brown himself received letters from five American Presidents and various other government officials.
  • Booker T.
  • Washington, John D.
  • Rockefeller, Jr.
  • (1839–1937), and John Wanamaker were among his famous American correspondents.
  • In addition, members of European and Asian royalty, including Chinese general and emperor, Yuan Shih-kai, were in communication with Brown.
  • Overall, Brown will be remembered as a pioneer in the ecumenical and world missionary movements of the 19th and 20th centuries and was an individual who was active in and out of the church.
  • He served in a plethora of notable positions.
  • The following is a lengthy chronology of Brown's achievements and activities.
  • During this time Brown also preached at various churches. Arthur Judson Brown died in New York City in 1963, 39 days after celebrating his 106th birthday.
  • He was subsequently buried in Orange, New Jersey.

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