Hezekiah M. Washburn

Hezekiah M. Washburn

Hezekiah M. Washburn (February 14 1884 – July 19 1972) was a pastor and missionary to the Bakuba people of the Belgian Congo. His last known residence was Martinsville, Virginia. His autobiography is titled "".

A Knight

Sometime close to 1936, Washburn was dubbed "Sir Hezekiah, Knight of the Royal Lions of Belgium" by either Albert I of Belgium or Léopold III of Belgium. "(See the for clarification.)"


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