William Henry Sheppard, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetWilliam Henry Sheppard
African American missionary for the Presbyterian Church
Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1865
Place of Birth: Virginia, United States
Date of Death: 25-Nov-1927
Profession: missionary
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William Henry Sheppard
- William Henry Sheppard (March 8, 1865 – November 25, 1927) was one of the earliest African Americans to become a missionary for the Presbyterian Church.
- He spent 20 years in Africa, primarily in and around the Congo Free State, and is best known for his efforts to publicize the atrocities committed against the Kuba and other Congolese peoples by King Leopold II's Force Publique. Sheppard's efforts contributed to the contemporary debate on European colonialism and imperialism in the region, particularly amongst those of the African American community.
- However, it has been noted that he traditionally received little attention in literature on the subject.
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