Alexander T. McGill

American religious historian and theologian (1807–1889)
Person human Q131679861
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Summary

Alexander T. McGill was born on February 24, 1807[1], in Canonsburg[2]. He died on 1889[3] in Princeton[4]. He worked as a historian of religion[5], Protestant theologian[6], and Presbyterian minister[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 13, 1889[9]
  • Place of burial: Princeton Cemetery[10]
  • Child: Alexander T. McGill[11]
  • Employer: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary[12], Columbia Theological Seminary[13], Princeton Theological Seminary[14]
  • Educated at: Washington & Jefferson College[15], Pittsburgh Theological Seminary[16]
  • Award received: Doctor of Divinity[17], Doctor of Law (honorary)[18]
  • Religion or worldview: Presbyterianism[19]
  • Sex or gender: male[20]
  • Commons category: Alexander T. McGill (clergyman)[21]
  • Family name: McGill[22]
  • Given name: Alexander[23], Taggart[24]

FAQs

Where was Alexander T. McGill born?

Alexander T. McGill's place of birth was Canonsburg[2].

Where did Alexander T. McGill die?

Alexander T. McGill passed away in Princeton[4].

What did Alexander T. McGill do for work?

Alexander T. McGill worked as a historian of religion[5], Protestant theologian[6], and Presbyterian minister[7].

Where did Alexander T. McGill go to school?

Alexander T. McGill was educated at Washington & Jefferson College[15] and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary[16].

What awards did Alexander T. McGill receive?

Honors received include Doctor of Divinity[17] and Doctor of Law (honorary)[18].

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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