James Rait
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The Right Reverend James Rait | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 87–88) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Styles of James Rait, MA | |
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| File:Mitre plain 2.png | |
| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
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Biography
[edit | edit source]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]
References
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