Alexander Duff (missionary)
Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD. (15 April 1806 – Sidmouth 12 February 1878), 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.
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