James Thompson (pastor)

James Thompson
Director General de Escuelas of Buenos Aires
In office
1819–1821
Personal details
Born September 1, 1788
Creetown, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland
Died February 25, 1854
London, England
Nationality Scottish
Occupation Minister
Profession Teaching

James Diego Thompson (1788-1854) was a Scottish Baptist Pastor, and educator.[1] He served as schoolmaster in South America, continent where Thompson, had applied the system of education known as Lancaster.[2]

Biography

Thompson was born 1788 in Creetown, Scotland, the son of William Thompson and Janet Vurnet, belonging to a family that professed the Presbyterian religion.[3] After completing his secondary studies, he enrolled in the University of Glasgow. He learned Spanish language, and served as a pastor in a village in Scotland.[4]

In 1818, James Thompson was arrived at the port of Buenos Aires. He had been commissioned by the British and Foreign Bible Society, to carry out the education system created by Joseph Lancaster.[5]

During his stay in Argentina, Thompson was in charge of instructing the teachers of Buenos Aires.[6] Due to the successful implementation of the Lancastrian system in the Río de la Plata, James Thomson was appointed director of schools in Buenos Aires, a position he had held until 1821.[7]

In 1821, Thompson was hired by the government of Chile.[8] And in 1822, was invited by the General José de San Martín to visit the city of Lima, in order to introduce a modern education system.[9]

James Diego Thompson was appointed an honorary citizen of the United Provinces of the River Plate, for his great contribution to national public education.[10]

References

  1. ↑ An Evangelical Saga. By Justice C. Anderson, Justice Anderson.
  2. ↑ Historia general de Chile: Parte octava (continuacíon). Diego Barros Arana.
  3. ↑ Diego Thomson, apóstol de la enseñanza y distribución de la Biblia en América Latina y España. Asociación Sociedad Bíblica Argentina.
  4. ↑ To All Nations From All Nations: A History of the Christian Missionary Movement. By Carlos F. Cardoza-Orlandi, Justo L. González.
  5. ↑ Teología en América Latina, Volume 3. José Ignacio Saranyana.
  6. ↑ Nosotros. Leopoldo Lugones.
  7. ↑ Historia cronológica de la ciudad de Buenos Aires 1536-2014. By Contreras, Leonel.
  8. ↑ Universidad y nación: Chile en el siglo XIX. By Sol Serrano.
  9. ↑ Historia de los Bautistas, Volume 3. by Justo C. Anderson.
  10. ↑ Historia del Cristianismo en América Latina. Pablo Alberto Deiros.
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