James Calvert (missionary)

James Calvert (3 January 1813 – 8 March 1892), was a Methodist missionary.

[1] James Calvert was a native of Pickering, in the North Riding of Yorkshire.

[3] He remained for 18 years, during which time he witnessed a successful advance of Christianity.

Through Calvert's ministry the Fijian King Seru Epenisa Cakobau was converted to Christianity, renounced polygamy, and for many years after lived a consistent life.

[2] In 1856 Calvert returned to England, and during his stay in the country superintended the printing of the Bible in the Fijian language.

Calvert founded this Wesleyan chapel in Hastings, now called the Calvert Memorial Methodist Chapel.