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@edintone@mastodon.green
2026-08-17 06:30:24

#OTD 17 August 1761, William Carey was born in Paulerspury, #Northamptonshire. Sometimes known as the "Father of Modern Missions" despite colonial connotations, Carey is still held in high esteem in India for his promotion of Bengali culture and social reforms. Read more:

A commemorative postage stamp with an image of William Carey seated at a able with a book open in front of him. In the background serampore College building.