About William Ridley
Lived 1819 – 1878 (aged 59). William Ridley was a British anthropologist, journalist, writer, cleric and missionary.
William Ridley (14 September 1819 – 26 September 1878 ) was an English Presbyterian missionary who studied Australian Aboriginal languages, particularly Gamilaraay.
Early life and education Ridley was born in Hartford End, Essex, England. He was educated at King's College and University of London where he graduated B.A. Dr. John Lang brought him to Australia and he arrived on the Clifton in Sydney on 19 March 1850.
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Who was William Ridley?
English missionary, 1819-1878
When was William Ridley born?
William Ridley was born on 14 September 1819.
When did William Ridley die?
William Ridley died on 26 September 1878.
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William Ridley was an anthropologist, journalist, writer, cleric and missionary.
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William Ridley was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Ridley (Presbyterian missionary)
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