Robert G. Grierson | |
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| Born | February 15, 1868 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Died | May 8, 1965 (aged 97) York, Toronto, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Other names | 구례선 |
| Occupation | Medical missionary |
Robert G. Grierson (February 15, 1868 – May 8, 1965) was a Canadian medical doctor, Presbyterian missionary, and educator who worked in Korea for thirty-six years. He is also known by his Korean name, 구례선 (Korean pronunciation: [kuɽje̞sʰʌ̹n]). Grierson performed his missionary works in the Sŏngjin and Hamhung area. He established the Sŏngjin clinic which later expanded to Jedong hospital and found the Bosin Boys' School and Eunjin Middle School. Grierson was known for his active participation in the Korean Independence Movement, posthumously receiving the Order of Merit for National Foundation Independence Medal in 1968 from the Korean government.