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Which 1847 schism within the Church of Scotland, led by Thomas Chalmers, resulted in the creation of the Free Church of Scotland over the issue of patronage?

Answer: The Disruption — The Disruption of 1843 saw over a third of Church of Scotland ministers walk out of the General Assembly to form the Free Church, protesting against state interference in clerical appointments.

The Disruption of 1843 saw over a third of Church of Scotland ministers walk out of the General Assembly to form the Free Church, protesting against state interference in clerical appointments.

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