Anna Hedvig Büll

Estonian-German missionary work

Anna Hedvig Büll - Estonian-German missionary work
Born

1887
138 years ago

Died

October 3rd, 1981
43 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Activists & Humanitarians

Country

Estonia

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Born in Estonia, Büll dedicated life to missionary work in various regions, focusing on evangelism and education. Büll participated in establishing churches and training local leaders in her mission fields. Throughout her career, Büll contributed to the spiritual and educational development of communities. Büll's work spanned multiple countries, and her legacy continued to influence missionary efforts even after her passing in 1981.

Evangelized in Estonia and Germany

Established local churches and training programs

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