John Henry Hill
United States businessman, missionary and educator
About John Henry Hill
Lived 1791 – 1882 (aged 90). John Henry Hill was an American missionary, entrepreneur, pedagogue and teacher.
John Henry Hill (September 11, 1791 – July 1, 1882) was a United States businessman, educator and member of the Episcopal Church, chiefly identified with teaching and missionary work in Greece.
Biography He was born in New York City, and graduated at Columbia College. He took up a business career for 20 years, He was a philhellene,
Also part of their mission was John J. Robertson, an Episcopal clergyman. He set up a printing press.
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United States businessman, missionary and educator
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John Henry Hill was born on 11 September 1791 in New York City.
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John Henry Hill died on 1 July 1882 in Athens.
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John Henry Hill was a missionary, entrepreneur, pedagogue and teacher.
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