Alexander Hislop
Free Church of Scotland minister
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- 1807–1865
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About Alexander Hislop
Alexander Hislop was a Free Church of Scotland minister known for his criticisms of the Catholic Church. He was the son of Stephen Hislop, a mason by occupation and an elder of the Relief Church. Alexander's brother was also named Stephen Hislop and became well known in his time as a missionary to India and a naturalist.
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