Hans Nicolajsen, known as John Nicolayson (Løgumkloster

Løgumkloster

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, 1803-Jerusalem, 1856) was a Danish missionary to Palestine for the London Society for Promoting Christianity Among the Jews. He was in effect the first representative of the British Christian mission to Jews

Christian mission to Jews

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 in Palestine. He was one of those who appealed against the Damascus affair

Damascus affair

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, and was founder of Christ Church, Jerusalem

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, and Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem

Mount Zion Cemetery, Jerusalem

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 as predecessor of Michael Alexander (bishop).