Robert Moffat

Robert Moffat was a 19th-century Scottish missionary and linguist known for his work in southern Africa. He dedicated his life to spreading Christianity and improving local communities, while also studying and documenting local languages and cultures. His efforts helped foster better understanding between Europeans and indigenous peoples, and his pioneering linguistic work supported later missionary and educational activities in the region. Moffat’s contributions are recognized for blending religious devotion with scholarly interest in language, making him a significant figure in both missionary history and linguistic research.