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Alexander Gerard

Scottish minister, academic and philosophical writer

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Scottish minister, academic and philosophical writer

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Alexander Gerard FRSE was a Scottish minister, academic and philosophical writer. In 1764 he was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Occupation: philosopher
Position held: Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Citizenship: Scotland
Born: February 22, 1728
Died: February 22, 1795

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Alexander Gerard FRSE (1728 –1795) was a Scottish minister, academic and philosophical writer. In 1764 he was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Life He was born on 22 February 1728, the son of Gilbert Gerard (died 1738), at the manse in Garioch in Aberdeenshire. He attended Foveran Parish School then Aberdeen Grammar School. He went to the University of Aberdeen, graduating with an MA in 1744. He then went to the University of Edinburgh to study divinity. He was licensed to preach in 1748.

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