Robert Henry Codrington

Robert Henry Codrington

Robert Henry Codrington (15 September 1830, Wroughton, Wiltshire – 11 September 1922) was an Anglican priest and anthropologist who made the first study of Melanesian society and culture. His work is still held as a classic of ethnography. Robert Codrington wrote, “One of the first duties of a missionary is to try to understand the people among whom he works.” He himself reflected a deep commitment to this value. Over his many years with the Melanesian people, he gained a deep knowledge of their society, languages, and customs through a close association with them.


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