BATSCH, Friedrich. 182? — 1907. Rev. German Lutheran Missionary in India. Ordained 1844 in Berlin and left for India with three others. They intended to go to the Karens in Burma, but in Calcutta learned that American Baptists were already working there and turned to India. In 1845 they established the Gossnermission in Purulia, in Chota Nagpur. Many years preached to Oraons (Kurukh), retired in 1886. Married, at least one son.
Publications: “Language of Dravidian Aborigines. Notes on the Oraon Language”, JASB 35:2 Extra No., 1866, 251-265.
Sources: Brief notes in justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/Muss-Arnolt/part4b.htm and www.journeyfromjourneyto.com/writers-journey-blog/archives/06-2017.
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