Mary Moffat Livingstone
Mary Moffat Livingstone | |
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| Born | 12 April 1821 Griquatown, Northern Cape Province, South Africa |
| Died | 27 April 1862 (aged 41) |
| Occupation | Linguist |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 6 |
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Mary Livingstone (née Moffat; 12 April 1821 – 27 April 1862) was a Scottish linguist and the wife of the missionary David Livingstone. She was an experienced traveller who knew several African languages and managed the family's household affairs, including missionary stations and infant school.
Mary was fluent in Tswana, the language of the BaTswana people. Her linguistic abilities and her experience of working in remote outposts in Southern Africa made it possible for the couple to survive.