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Alexander Henderson

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Minister of the Church of Scotland, theologian; (1583-1646)

Lived 1583 to 1646 · aged 63
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Alexander Henderson was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period. He is considered the second founder of the Reformed Church in Scotland.

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The Signing of the National Covenant. The Victorian painter William Hole places Henderson (standing on the gravestone) at the centre of events in 1638. Archibald Johnston is on the left.[10]The Signing of the National Covenant. The Victorian painter William Hole places Henderson (standing on the gravestone) at the centre of events in 1638. Archibald Johnston is on the left.[10]Moderator of the General Assembly, 1638Moderator of the General Assembly, 1638Alexander Henderson statue, west door of St. GilesAlexander Henderson statue, west door of St. GilesAlexander Henderson by Alexander Handyside Ritchie, Valley Cemetery, Stirling[20]Alexander Henderson by Alexander Handyside Ritchie, Valley Cemetery, Stirling[20]Plaque to Alexander Henderson, St Giles Cathedral, EdinburghPlaque to Alexander Henderson, St Giles Cathedral, EdinburghInscription on Alexander Hendersons gravestone, Greyfriars KirkyardInscription on Alexander Hendersons gravestone, Greyfriars Kirkyard

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Alexander Henderson was a Scottish theologian, and an important ecclesiastical statesman of his period. He is considered the second founder of the Reformed Church in Scotland. He was one of the most eminent ministers of the Church of Scotland in the most important period of her history, namely, previous to the middle of the seventeenth century.

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Lived 1583 to 1646 · aged 63
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