William McClure Thomson
William Thomson | |
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Portrait of Dr. W. M. Thomson | |
| Born | William McClure Thomson December 31, 1806 |
| Died | April 8, 1894 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | أبو طنجرة (Abu Tanjera) |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Missionary |
| Known for | Establishing the American University of Beirut (formerly the Syrian Protestant College) |
William McClure Thomson (31 December 1806 – 8 April 1894) was an American Protestant missionary who worked in Ottoman Syria. After spending 25 years in Syria, he published a bestselling book that described his experiences and observations during his travels. He used his knowledge of the region to illustrate and explain passages from the Bible, giving readers a new perspective on the scriptures.