Herman Norton Barnum
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Herman Norton Barnum | |
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| Born | December 5, 1826 near Auburn, New York |
| Died | 1910 |
| Occupation | Christian missionary |
Herman Norton Barnum (December 5, 1826 – May 19, 1910)[1] was a Christian missionary stationed in Kharpert.[2] In his 1910 obituary by the Andover Theological Seminary, Barnum was called "one of the most competent missionaries sent out from America."[3]: 325 During the Hamidian massacres, Barnum's actions prevented a three-story structure, from being burned down by Turkish troops while 300 Armenians—including schoolchildren—were inside.[3]