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James Legge
Scottish missionary and translator (1815–1897)
James Legge was born on December 20, 1815 in Huntly, United Kingdom and died on November 29, 1897, aged 81.
Born
December 20, 1815
James Legge died aged 81.
Died: November 29, 1897
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Huntly, United Kingdom
- Professions
- sinologist, missionary, Christian minister, linguist, university teacher, lexicographer, pedagogue, theologian, philologist, chaplain, translator
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
More about James Legge
- Zodiac sign
- Sagittarius
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Questions people ask
How old was James Legge when they died?
James Legge died aged 81.
When is James Legge’s birthday?
James Legge’s recorded birthday is December 20.
Where was James Legge born?
James Legge was born in Huntly, United Kingdom.
When did James Legge die?
James Legge died on November 29, 1897.