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147: 257: 27: 958: 397:, and published 1860, though written in his closing years and not extending beyond the year 1770, is interesting as a picture of Scottish life, social and ecclesiastical, in the 18th century. Carlyle's autobiography recalled the 303:, but missed the battle itself as it was over by the time he got dressed. He went to the assistance of the wounded on the battlefield, and found the officers of the Highland army "gentleman-like and very civil. 861: 1049: 521: 882: 367: 245: 1094: 1099: 1054: 146: 1104: 1059: 866: 843: 971: 924: 1079: 1074: 1064: 1069: 1084: 848: 91: 63: 299:
in 1745 where he was part of the government militia, the Edinburgh Volunteers. He had spent the night in his father's nearby
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Their three daughters and one son each died young. On death Carlyle bequeathed his belongings to his nephew, Carlyle Bell.
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as leader of the moderate or "broad" Church section. This was recognised in an honorary Doctor of Divinity granted by
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An Argument to prove that the Tragedy of "Douglas" ought to be Burnt by the Hands of the Hangman (Edinburgh, 1757)
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The statistical account of Scotland. Drawn up from the communications of the ministers of the different parishes
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Autobiography of the Rev. Dr Alexander Carlyle ; containing memorials of the men and events of his time
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Autobiography of the Rev. Dr Alexander Carlyle ; containing memorials of the men and events of his time
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minister by the Presbytery of Prestonpans in July 1746. He was originally presented to the congregation of
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The Book of the Old Edinburgh Club Vol. II: Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
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Fasti ecclesiae scoticanae; the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the reformation
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and was formally ordained there in August 1748. From 1748, until his death he was minister at
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BIOGRAPHICAL INDEX OF FORMER FELLOWS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF EDINBURGH 1783 – 2002 PART I A-J
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In October 1760 Alexander married Mary Roddam (1743-1804) daughter of Robert Roddam of
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Reasons for applying to the King for Attgmentation of Stipend (Edinburgh, 1748)
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The story of the University of Edinburgh during its first three hundred years
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the son of Rev Willam Carlyle, the local minister. The family moved to
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List of moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the
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but declined this role. In February 1748, under patronage of the
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and the General Assembly for his involvement in the editing of
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in 1724. He was educated in Prestonpans then studied first at
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Auto-biography (Edinburgh, 1860; republished Edinburgh, 1910)
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His strikingly ruddy complexion earned him the nickname of
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Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
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Shrer, Richard B. (24 May 2008). "Carlyle, Alexander".
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During his long career he rose to high eminence in the
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A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature
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Prologue to Herminius and Espasia (Edinburgh, 1754)
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Dent & Sons – via 442:He died on 25 August 1805 and was buried in 676:"The Poker Club | James Boswell .info" 954:. Vol. 1. Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd. 318:, he was presented to the congregation of 292:. He graduated MA from Edinburgh in 1743. 145: 938:The new statistical account of Scotland. 932:Moodie, Leslie; Beveridge, J. G. (1845). 877: 574: 393:. His autobiography, which was edited by 295:He was a witness to the aftermath of the 111:Learn how and when to remove this message 16:Scottish church leader and autobiographer 838: 662: 483:Four single Sermons (Edinburgh, 1767-97) 255: 972:Oxford Dictionary of National Biography 824: 802: 788: 772: 760: 748: 586: 240:(26 January 1722—28 August 1805) was a 1022: 856: 834:(3 ed.). Edinburgh: W. 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