Mary Slessor
(1848-1915)
woman
Died aged c. 67
Wikidata WikipediaMary Mitchell Slessor (2 December 1848 – 13 January 1915) was a Scottish Presbyterian missionary to Nigeria. Once in Nigeria, Slessor learned Efik, one of the numerous local languages, then began teaching. Because of her understanding of the native language and her bold personality Slessor gained the trust and acceptance of the locals and was able to spread Christianity while promoting women's rights and protecting native children. She is most famous for having stopped the common practice of infanticide of twins in , an area of Cross River State, Nigeria.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
To the glory of God and in sacred memory of Mary Slessor of Calabar who as a girl worshipped in this building then Belmont United Presbyterian Church of Scotland. Born Aberdeen 2nd December 1848 died Use. Nigeria 13th January 1915
The Pier, Former United Presbyterian Church (now part of Academy Shopping Centre) Belmont Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom where they worshipped
Mary Slessor [full inscription unknown]
old Wishart Church, Dundee, United Kingdom where they worshipped