Historical records matching Rev. Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD
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About Rev. Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD
Rev Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD. (15 April 1806 – 12 February 1878 in Sidmouth), was a Christian missionary in India; where he played a large part in the development of higher education.
He was the first overseas missionary of the Church of Scotland to India. On 13 July 1830 he founded the General Assembly's Institution in Calcutta, now known as the Scottish Church College. He also played a part in establishing the University of Calcutta.
Biography: wikipedia.org
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Rev. Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD's Timeline
1806 |
April 25, 1806
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Auchnahyle, Moulin, Perthshire, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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April 27, 1806
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Moulin, Perth and Kinross, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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1830 |
June 24, 1830
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Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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1834 |
July 19, 1834
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Kolkata, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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1878 |
February 12, 1878
Age 71
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February 12, 1878
Age 71
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Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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