About David Oliver Allen
Lived 1800 – 1863. David Oliver Allen was an American historian, translator and bible translator.
David Oliver Allen (1800–1863) was an American missionary to India and an author.
Life Allen was born in Barre, Massachusetts to Moses and Mahitable Allen. His father relocated the family to Princeton, Massachusetts while David Allen was an infant.
Allen's mission in Bombay was to translate scripture to their native Mahratta language. While in Bombay he served the community as well as provided employment for over 100 people. In these groups he continued to work with others on his lifelong mission of spreading the message of the bible.
His History of India was published at Boston in 1856. The full title of this book is "India Ancient and Modern. Geographical, Historical, Political, Social, and Religious; with a particular account of the state and prospects of Christianity."
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American missionary
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David Oliver Allen was born in 1800.
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David Oliver Allen died in 1863.
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David Oliver Allen was a historian, translator and bible translator.
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