William Ellis

English missionary and author (1794–1872)

† 1872 · Artists · Photographer in the permanent collections of Metropolitan Museum of Art, J. Paul Getty Museum; cross-wiki notability: 9 language Wikipedias

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Metropolitan Museum of Art · J. Paul Getty Museum

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Public domain · Wikidata

Life

William Ellis was born on August 29, 1794 in London and died on June 9, 1872 in London, aged 77. Recorded occupations: missionary, writer, photographer, botanical collector and theologian. Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. Educated at Homerton College.

At a glance

Born: August 29, 1794 · London
Died: June 9, 1872 · London
Age at death: 77
Citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Occupations: missionary, writer, photographer, botanical collector, theologian
Education: Homerton College
Wikipedia editions: 9 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

About this signature

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Biographical facts: Wikidata Q719525 (CC0), retrieved 2026-10-13. Read more about William Ellis on Wikipedia.

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