Mary Moffat
Mary Moffat | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1795 Dukinfield, Greater Manchester, England |
| Died | January 9, 1871 (aged 75–76) Brixton, London |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Occupation | missionary |
| Employer | London Missionary Society |
| Known for | iconic woman missionary |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 10 |
| Relatives | Mary Moffat (daughter) David Livingstone (son-in-law) |
Mary Moffat born Mary Smith (1795 – 9 January 1871) was a British missionary who became a role model for women involved in missionary work. She was the wife of Robert Moffat, the mother of Mary Moffat Livingstone and David Livingstone was her son-in-law. She was seen by Victorian Britain as an ideal missionary wife and role model for Tswana women, but it is unproven whether Africans saw her in this role.