Alexander Leighton

Alexander Leighton
Contemporary engraving of Alexander Leighton by Wenceslas Hollar
Bornc. 1570
Scotland, possibly near Montrose
Died1649
London
Occupation(s)Physician, pamphleteer
SpouseMarried twice
ChildrenRobert Leighton, Sapphira, Elisha (later Sir Ellis Leighton)

Alexander Leighton (c. 1570 – 1649) was a Scottish medical doctor and puritan preacher and author, best known for his book Zion's Plea Against Prelacy, which attacked the Anglican church and led to his torture by King Charles I.

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