William Cameron Townsend
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Cameron Townsend (July 9, 1896 – April 23, 1982) was an American Christian missionary-linguist and the founder of Wycliffe Bible Translators and the Summer Institute of Linguistics (now SIL International)
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
William Cameron Townsend | |
---|---|
Born | ( 1896 -07-09)July 9, 1896 |
Died | April 23, 1982(1982-04-23) (aged 85) |
Nationality (legal) | American |
Education | Santa Ana High School Graduated in 1914 Occidental College (1914-17) |
Occupation(s) | Missionary Linguist |
Spouse(s) | Elvira Townsend (née Malmstrom) (Married Jul 9, 1919 – Dec 23, 1944) Elaine Townsend (née Mielke) (Married Nov 6, 1946 – July 14, 1982) |
Children | Grace Goreth (née Townsend) Joy Tuggy (née Townsend) Elainadel (née Townsend) William Crowell Townsend |
Parent(s) | William Townsend Molly Townsend |
Close
Both organisations emphasized the translation of the Bible into minority languages, as well as the development of literacy and bilingual education programs.