Johannes King
Johannes King (born: Adiri circa 1830 - 24 October 1898), was the first Maroon missionary, and the first important writer in Sranan Tongo. King belonged to the Matawai tribe, and performed his missionary activities for the Moravian Church.
Johannes King | |
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Johannes King (~1870) | |
| Born | Adiri circa 1830 near plantation Haarlem and Maho, Kampong Baroe, Suriname |
| Died | 24 October 1898 (aged 67–68) Maripaston, Bigi Poika, Suriname |
| Nationality | Suriname |
| Occupation(s) | writer, missionary |
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