Alexander Ross (writer)
Scottish writer and controversialist
Alexander Ross (c. 1590–1654) was a Scottish writer. He wrote many books. One of his most important works was complete translation of the Qur'an into English.[1]
Alexander Ross | |
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.jpg) Alexander Ross, 1653 engraving by Pierre Lombart. | |
| Born | c. 1590 Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Died | 1654 (aged 63–64) Bramshill, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Clergyman, translator |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Alma mater | King's College, Aberdeen |
| Notable works | The Alcoran of Mahomet (the Qur'an), translated into English |
He was vicar of St. Mary's Church, Carisbrooke in the Isle of Wight from 1634 to his death.
Other websites
change- The Alcoran of Mahomet (first edition 1946, London, printed, Anno Dom.)[permanent dead link], first edition online
References
change- ↑ "From scholarship, sailors and sects to the mills and the mosques". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media Limited. 2002-06-18. Retrieved 2008-04-22.