John Bendor-Samuel, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Bendor-Samuel

British linguist and missionary

Date of Birth: 06-Sep-1929

Place of Birth: Worthing, England, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 06-Jan-2011

Profession: missionary, linguist, Bible translator

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

John Theodore Bendor-Samuel (9 June 1929 – 6 January 2011) was an evangelical Christian missionary and linguist who furthered Bible translation work into African languages, as well as making significant contributions to the study of African linguistics.
Amongst his friends and colleagues he was widely known by his initials, JBS.He had an instrumental role in the founding of Wycliffe Bible Translators UK; the West Africa Linguistics Society and the Forum of Bible Agencies International.
He pioneered SIL International's work in several countries in West Africa.