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
Belturbet, Cavan
Aynho, Northamptonshire
Leytonstone, Essex
Dunsfold, Surrey
Belfast, Antrim
Cropwell Bishop, Nottinghamshire
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Chorley, Lancashire
Roundtown, Dublin
Kilcock, Kildare
Liverpool, Lancashire
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Rock Ferry, Cheshire
Monkstown, Dublin
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Tavistock, Devon
Hackney, Middlesex
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