Family Father
Niijima Tamiji
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q905142 · wikidata
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Joseph Hardy Neesima
1843-02-12 – 1890-01-23
Life & Legacy
Niijima Jō (新島 襄) (born Niijima Shimeta (新島 七五三太); 12 February 1843 – 23 January 1890), better known by his English name Joseph Hardy Neesima, was a Japanese Protestant missionary and educator of the Meiji era who founded Doshisha English School (later Doshisha University).
He was the husband of Yamamoto Yaeko, a former soldier and nurse who served during the Boshin War, Russo-Japanese and Sino-Japanese War, who later founded Doshisha Girls' School.
Occupation & Career
missionary, teacher
Education
Amherst College; Andover Theological Seminary; Phillips Academy
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
The Purpose of the Foundation of Doshisha University
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
The Purpose of the Foundation of Doshisha University
Education & Institutions
Amherst College · Andover Theological Seminary · Phillips Academy
Verified Legacy Record
Family Mother
Niijima Tomi
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q905142 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Niijima Yae
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q905142 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Purpose of the Foundation of Doshisha University
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q905142 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q905142 — wikidata View source
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