Daniel Gravius
Dutch missionary · Netherlands · On the map · Writers · Lived 1616 to 1681 · aged 65
Daniel Gravius (1616-1681) was a Dutch missionary to Formosa. He was a gifted linguist, who translated portions of the Bible and other Christian texts into the Siraya language. After falling out with Governor of Formosa Nicolas Verburg, he was accused of libel and censured.
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Later he was completely exonerated and returned to his native Netherlands with his reputation intact.
Country
Netherlands
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1616 to 1681 · aged 65
