CAMPBELL, William. Old Kilpatrick, Dumbartonshire 1799 — Islington, London 14.12.1878. Rev. British (Scottish) Missionary in India. Joined London Missionary Society and ordained priest 1823 in Liverpool. From c. 1823-35 worked twelve years in India (Bangalore), then returned to the U.K. because of his wife’s poor health. From 1841 worked in Croydon. Married 1823 Anne Keat. In his book he opposed to the use of English and defended local languages.
Publications: British India in its Relation to the Decline of Hindooism and the Progress of Christianity; Containing Remarks on the Manners, Customs, and Literature of the People. 12+596 p. L. 1839.
Sources: Scanty stray notes in Internet, although the book is well attested; Wikipedia with portrait; portrait in artuk.org/discover/artworks/william-campbell-17991878-46182.
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