Alexander John Scott (1805–66)

Scottish preacher and literary scholar. Independent minister of a small congregation at Woolwich, 1830–46; retained his ministry despite his licence to preach being revoked by the Presbyterian church following a charge of heresy in 1831. Highly regarded as a lecturer on literary and religious subjects. Professor of English language and literature, University College London, 1848. Principal of Owens College, Manchester, 1851–7.