John Magee (missionary)
John Magee | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | John Gillespie Magee October 10, 1884 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 1953 (aged 68) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Faith Emmeline Backhouse
(m. 1921) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation | Priest, missionary |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Christian |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
The Reverend John Gillespie Magee (October 10, 1884 – September 11, 1953) was an American Episcopal priest, best known for his work in Nanjing as a missionary, and for the films and pictures he shot during the Nanjing Massacre. He is also credited with saving thousands of lives throughout the event.