Ranald MacDonald

American explorer and educator

Ranald MacDonald - American explorer and educator
Born

February 3rd, 1824
201 years ago

Died

1894
131 years ago — 70 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United States

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An American explorer and educator contributed to early Japanese-American relations by being one of the first Americans to visit Japan. Following a voyage across the Pacific Ocean, initiated in 1848, he arrived in Japan and spent time in Nagasaki, where he taught English to Japanese students. His experiences formed a bridge for cultural exchange between the two nations, influencing future interactions.

First American to teach English in Japan

Played a role in Japan's exposure to the West

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