Eliza Grew Jones

Eliza Grew Jones
Born
Eliza Coltman Grew

(1803-03-30)March 30, 1803
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 1838(1838-03-28) (aged 34)
Bangkok, Siam
Resting placeBangkok Protestant Cemetery
Occupations
Years active1832–1838
Known for
  • Creating a romanized script for the Siamese language
  • creating the first Siamese-English dictionary
Spouse
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(m. 1830)​

Eliza Grew Jones (born Eliza Coltman Grew; March 30, 1803 – March 28, 1838) was an American Baptist missionary and lexicographer. She created a romanized script for writing the Siamese language, and created the first Siamese-English dictionary.

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