James Thompson (pastor)
| James Thompson | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 1, 1788 Creetown, Scotland |
| Died |
February 25, 1854 London, England |
| Nationality |
 British |
| Profession | Teaching |
| Religion | Baptist |
James Diego Thompson (1788-1854) was a Scottish Baptist Pastor, and educator in South America.[1]
Biography
Born 1788 in Scotland, Thompson began his studies at the University of Glasgow. He learned Spanish language, and served as a pastor in a village in Scotland.[2] In 1818, was arrived at the port of Buenos Aires. Thompson was sent by the British and Foreign Bible Society, to carry out the education system created by Joseph Lancaster.[3] Due to the successful implementation of the Lancastrian system, James Thompson was appointed director of schools in Buenos Aires.[4] Thompson was invited by the General José de San Martín to visit the city of Lima, in order to introduce modern education system.[5] In 1821, Thompson was hired by the government of Chile.[6]
James Diego Thompson was appointed an honorary citizen of the United Provinces of the River Plate, for his great contribution to national public education.[7]
References
- ↑ An Evangelical Saga. By Justice C. Anderson, Justice Anderson.
- ↑ To All Nations From All Nations: A History of the Christian Missionary Movement. By Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, Justo L. González.
- ↑ Teología en América Latina, Volume 3. José Ignacio Saranyana.
- ↑ Historia cronológica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires 1536-2014. By Contreras, Leonel.
- ↑ Historia de los Bautistas, Volume 3. by Justo C. Anderson.
- ↑ Universidad y nación: Chile en el siglo XIX. By Sol Serrano.
- ↑ Historia del Cristianismo en América Latina. Pablo Alberto Deiros.