Church Missionary Society 1799
- occupation:
- Charity, Missionary
- Nationality:
- English; British
- born in:
- London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
1804 - overseas mission work began in Sierra Leone. 1813 - rented premises in Salisbury Square in the City of London - prior to this, the society had no designated offices. 1969 - Dame Diana Reader Harris becomes the first woman President.
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