James Rait
James Rait, MA (1689–1777) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1742 to 1777.[1][2]
The Right Reverend James Rait | |
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Bishop of Brechin | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Brechin |
Elected | 25 August 1742 |
In office | 1742-1777 |
Predecessor | John Ochterlony |
Successor | George Innes |
Orders | |
Consecration | 4 October 1742 by Thomas Rattray |
Personal details | |
Born | 1689 |
Died | 13 January 1777 |
Denomination | Anglican |
Styles of James Rait, MA | |
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Reference style | The Right Reverend |
Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
Biography
He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 4 October 1742 at Edinburgh by Primus Rattray and bishops Keith and White, having been elected to the position on 25 August 1742.[1][2][3]
He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.[1][2]
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References
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 115. ISBN 0567087468.
- Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.
- "(258) Deed of election of Bishop Rait, Montrose". Archive Services Online Catalogue. University of Dundee. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
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Preceded by John Ochterlony |
Bishop of Brechin 1742–1777 |
Succeeded by George Innes |
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