Whyte, Alexander
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Alexander Whyte was born in Kirriemuir, Angus, on 13 January 1836. He studied at Aberdeen University and at New College, Edinburgh, and was ordained at Free St. John's, Glasgow in 1866. In 1870 he was at Free St. George's, Edinburgh. Whyte became Principal of New College, Edinburgh, 1909-1918. In 1909 too, he was given the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh. His publications include Commentary on shorter catechism (1822), Appreciation of Jacob Behmen (1895), and Santa Teresia (1897). The Rev. Alexander Whyte died on 6 January 1921.
From the guide to the Letters of the Rev. Alexander Whyte (1836-1921), 1890-1907, (Edinburgh University Library)
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- Birmingham, Warwickshire (as recorded)
- Belturbet, Cavan (as recorded)
- Aynho, Northamptonshire (as recorded)
- Leytonstone, Essex (as recorded)
- Dunsfold, Surrey (as recorded)
- Belfast, Antrim (as recorded)
- Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire (as recorded)
- Gainsborough, Lincolnshire (as recorded)
- Chorley, Lancashire (as recorded)
- Roundtown, Dublin (as recorded)
- Kilcock, Kildare (as recorded)
- Liverpool, Lancashire (as recorded)
- Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire (as recorded)
- Rock Ferry, Cheshire (as recorded)
- Monkstown, Dublin (as recorded)
- Maidenhead, Berkshire (as recorded)
- Tavistock, Devon (as recorded)
- Hackney, Middlesex (as recorded)
