Anna Hedvig Büll
Estonian-German missionary work
Born
1887
139 years ago
Died
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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