Herman Norton Barnum
Christian missionary
About Herman Norton Barnum
Lived 1825 – 1910 (aged 84).
Herman Norton Barnum (December 5, 1826 – May 19, 1910) was a Christian missionary stationed in Kharpert. In his 1910 obituary by the Andover Theological Seminary, Barnum was called "one of the most competent missionaries sent out from America." During the Hamidian massacres, Barnum's actions prevented a three-story structure, from being burned down by Turkish troops while 300 Armenians—including schoolchildren—were inside.
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Who was Herman Norton Barnum?
Christian missionary
When was Herman Norton Barnum born?
Herman Norton Barnum was born on 5 December 1825 in New York (state).
When did Herman Norton Barnum die?
Herman Norton Barnum died on 19 May 1910 in Harpoot, Turkey.
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