Duff, Alexander

Personal Information

Born January 1, 1806

Died January 1, 1878 (72 years old)

Perthshire, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Alexander Duff, D.D. LLD. (April 15, 1806 – Sidmouth February 12, 1878), was a Christian Protestant Presbyterian missionary of Scottish heritage who worked in India. He was the first overseas missionary of the Church of Scotland to India. On July 13, 1830, Duff founded the General Assembly's Institution in Calcutta, which is now known as the Scottish Church College. He also played a part in establishing the University of Calcutta.

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Foreign missions

Jessup, Henry Harris, Duff, Alexander, Edward Dorr Griffin, H. H. Montgomery, Rufus Anderson, Richard Henry Malden, Thompson, A. C.

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The Jesuits

Joseph McCabe, Hollis, Christopher, Jules Michelet, Duff, Alexander, Theodor Griesinger, Malachi Martin, René Fülöp-Miller, Heinrich Boehmer, Edward William Grinfield

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The Indian rebellion

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How to dance

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Designed for people who never learned to dance either because of bashfulness or lack of time or money, this manual covers the bare necessities of dress, introductions, and general etiquette. Descriptions are also provided for the quadrille, schottisch, polka redowa, waltz, and several country dances. The manual concludes with rules for the supper room and advice to waltzers.