Robert Laws
(1851-1932)
Died aged c. 81
Wikidata WikipediaRobert Laws FRGS FRSGS (1851–1934) was a Scottish missionary who headed the Livingstonia mission in the Nyasaland Protectorate (now Malawi) for more than 50 years. The mission played a crucial role in educating Africans during the colonial era. It emphasized skills with which the pupils could become self-sufficient in trade, agriculture or industry as opposed to working as subordinates to European settlers.Laws supported the aspirations of political leaders such as Simon Muhango and Levi Zililo Mumba, both educated at Livingstonia schools.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
Robert Laws 1851-1932 pioneer of African education lived in this house
39 Thistle Street, Aberdeen, United Kingdom where they lived
29 Tower Street Whincop House retains the name of Robert Whincop (1733-1803). He was a solicitor, Deputy Collector of Customs, and the Town Clerk 1785-1803. His nephew Robert Whincop served even longer, being Town Clerk 1803-37.
29 Tower Street, King's Lynn, United Kingdom where they was