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1683 - Birth
Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg is born on July 10 in Pulsnitz, Electorate of Saxony, Holy Roman Empire (now Germany).
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1705 - Journey to India
Ziegenbalg arrives in Tranquebar, India, as the first Protestant missionary from Europe to India.
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1706 - Establishment of Mission
Ziegenbalg establishes the first Protestant mission in India and begins his work of translating the Bible into Tamil.
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1709 - Completion of Tamil Bible
Ziegenbalg completes the translation of the entire Bible into Tamil, making it the first complete Protestant Bible translation in an Indian language.
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1711 - Founding of a Seminary
Ziegenbalg establishes a seminary in Tranquebar to train native pastors and teachers.
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1714 - Tamil Grammar
Ziegenbalg publishes the first Tamil grammar book, enabling further linguistic and educational advancements.
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1715 - Return to Europe
Ziegenbalg returns to Europe due to health issues but continues to advocate for the mission in India.
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1719 - Death
Bartholomäus Ziegenbalg passes away in Tranquebar on February 23, leaving behind a significant legacy in the history of Indian Christianity.