John Mack (Serampore)
John Mack of Serampore (12 March 1797 – 30 April 1845) was a Scottish missionary who worked in the Serampore Mission. He took an interest in education and served as a principal of the Serampore College where he taught science and produced the first chemistry textbook in Bengali.
John Mack | |
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Portrait of John Mack, from an oil painting at the Baptist Missionary Society | |
| Born | 12 March 1797 |
| Died | 30 April 1845 (aged 48) |
| Resting place | Serampore, Serampore Missions Burial Ground |
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| Occupation | Missionary, teacher, botanical collector, editor, translator, chemist |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Mack |
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