Hunter Corbett
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Hunter Corbett D.D. (Chinese: 郭显德; pinyin: Guō Xiǎndé; December 8, 1835 – January 7, 1920) was a pioneer[1] American missionary to Chefoo (Zhifu 芝罘区, in Yantai), Shandong China, he served with the American Presbyterian Mission.[2][3] He was a fervent advocate of the missionary enterprise.
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Hunter Corbett | |
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Born | (1835-12-08)December 8, 1835 Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States |
Died | January 7, 1920(1920-01-07) (aged 84) |
Occupation | Missionary |
Years active | 56 Years |
Known for | Educational Mission in China |
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Children | Fanny Culbertson (Corbett) Hays Jane Lea (Corbett) Goheen Grace (Corbett) Wells |
Parent(s) | Ross Mitchell Corbett Fannie Culbertson Orr |
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He founded the Yi Wen School at Tengchow (also known as Boys' Academy / Hunter Corbett Academy Tengchow)[1] afterward converted into an institution of higher education as Cheeloo University in 1928. It was the first university in China.[4]