Who was the first bowler to claim a hat-trick in Test Cricket?

Fred Spofforth, an Australian fast bowler, achieved the first hat-trick in Test cricket on 2 January 1879 against England at Melbourne. He took three wickets in three consecutive balls. A hat-trick in cricket means dismissing three batsmen with three consecutive deliveries. Spofforth was known as 'The Demon Bowler' for his fierce pace and was one of the early greats of Test cricket.