Williams, G.

Japanese: Williams,G.(英語表記)WilliamsG
Williams, G.

…A worldwide organization based on Christian faith, with the goal of educating young men and serving society. It was first organized in London in 1844 by 12 young men, led by George Williams, a 22-year-old dry goods merchant. It then spread rapidly throughout Europe and the United States, and held a world convention in Paris in 1855.

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Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…キリスト教の信仰にもとづいて,男子青年の人間教育と社会奉仕を目的とする世界的な団体。1844年,当時22歳の呉服商店員ウィリアムズGeorge Williamsを中心に,12名の青年がロンドンで初めて組織した。その後欧米諸国に急速に広まり,55年にはパリで世界大会を開いた。…

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