What was the vocation of Hermann Hesse parents?

Hermann Hesse's parents were both involved in missionary work; his father, Hermann Hesse Sr., was a Protestant missionary in India, and his mother, Marie Hesse, was also engaged in missionary activities. They were deeply influenced by their religious convictions, which shaped Hesse's early life and worldview. This background contributed to Hesse's themes of spirituality and self-discovery in his literary works.