Hans Nicolajsen
Danish missionary to Palestine for the London Society for Promoting Christianity Among the Jews
About Hans Nicolajsen
Lived 1803 – 1856 (aged 53). Hans Nicolajsen was a Danish missionary.
Tomb stone for Hans Nicolajsen on the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Jerusalem
Hans Nicolajsen, known as John Nicolayson (1803 in Løgumkloster – 1856 in Jerusalem) was a Danish missionary to Palestine for the London Society for Promoting Christianity Among the Jews. He was in effect the first representative of the British Christian mission to Jews in Palestine. He was one of those who appealed against the Damascus affair, and was founder of Christ Church, Jerusalem, and Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem as predecessor of Michael Alexander (bishop).
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Who was Hans Nicolajsen?
Danish missionary to Palestine for the London Society for Promoting Christianity Among the Jews
When was Hans Nicolajsen born?
Hans Nicolajsen was born on 2 July 1803 in Løgumkloster.
When did Hans Nicolajsen die?
Hans Nicolajsen died on 6 October 1856 in Jerusalem.
What was Hans Nicolajsen's occupation?
Hans Nicolajsen was a missionary.
What nationality was Hans Nicolajsen?
Hans Nicolajsen was Danish.
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