Faith Community
Methodism
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James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey
1875-10-18 – 1927-07-30
Life & Legacy
James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (18 October 1875 – 30 July 1927) was an intellectual, missionary, and teacher. He was an influential proponent of pan-Africanism.
He was born in the Gold Coast, British West Africa (modern Ghana) and pursued a college education in the United States, returning to Africa after earning his graduate degree at Columbia University. He was the first Vice Principal of Achimota College.
Occupation & Career
writer, missionary, teacher, head teacher
Education
Livingstone College; Columbia University; Mfantsipim School; Hood Theological Seminary
Faith & Community
Methodism
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Bible translations
Legacy Highlights
Church
Methodism
Employer
Achimota School · African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church · Livingstone College · The Charlotte Observer
Notable Work
Bible translations
Organizations
Aggrey House
Education & Institutions
Columbia University · Hood Theological Seminary · Livingstone College · Mfantsipim School
Verified Legacy Record
Family Spouse
Rose Douglass Aggrey
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1679925 · wikidata
Notable Work
Bible translations
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q1679925 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q1679925 — wikidata View source
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