Horace Grant Underwood

Horace Grant Underwood
Underwood in 1888
Born(1859-07-19)July 19, 1859
DiedOctober 12, 1916(1916-10-12) (aged 57)
Resting place
Known forEarly missionary in Korea, founding school that became Yonsei University
Notable workThe Call of Korea
Korean name
Hangul
호레스 그랜트 언더우드
Revised RomanizationHoraeseu Geuraenteu Eondeoudeu
McCune–ReischauerHoresŭ Kŭraent'ŭ Ŏndŏudŭ
Won Du-u
Hangul
원두우
Hanja
Revised RomanizationWon Du-u
McCune–ReischauerWon Tu-u

Horace Grant Underwood (19 July 1859 – 12 October 1916) was a Presbyterian missionary, educator, and translator who dedicated his life to developing Christianity in Korea.[1]

  1. ^ "언더우드 Horace Grant Underwood". Dusan Encyclopedia. Doosan Corporation. Retrieved 8 July 2008.[permanent dead link]