About William Lockhart
Lived 1811 – 1896 (aged 84). William Lockhart was a British missionary and writer.
William Lockhart (3 October 1811 – 29 April 1896) was a Protestant Christian missionary who served with the London Missionary Society during the late Qing Dynasty in China. Her brother was Sir Harry Parkes, British Envoy to Japan and China.
In 1861, Lockhart published a book titled The medical missionary in China: a narrative of twenty years' experience, where among other things he insisted that one should not serve both as a preacher and a physician.
He returned to England in 1864 and opened a practice in Kent.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William Lockhart's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William Lockhart's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William Lockhart?
British missionary (1811–1896)
When was William Lockhart born?
William Lockhart was born on 3 October 1811 in Liverpool.
When did William Lockhart die?
William Lockhart died on 29 April 1896 in London Borough of Lewisham.
What was William Lockhart's occupation?
William Lockhart was a missionary and writer.
What nationality was William Lockhart?
William Lockhart was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Lockhart (surgeon)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Lockhart. https://biography.guide/william-lockhart-missionary/
MLA: "William Lockhart." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-lockhart-missionary/.
Chicago: "William Lockhart." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-lockhart-missionary/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC