Alexander Scrogie (primus)
Minister of the Church of Scotland, theologian
About Alexander Scrogie (primus)
Lived 1565 – 1659 (aged 93–94). Alexander Scrogie (primus) was a christian minister.
Alexander Scrogie (1565–1659) was a Scottish clergyman in the Church of Scotland who was minister of St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen and was an anti-Covenanting figure in Scotland during the English Civil War. He served as Rector of Aberdeen University.
Life
He was born in northern Scotland in 1565. He was educated at King's College, Aberdeen graduating MA around 1580. He then became a "regent", lecturing at Marischal College, Aberdeen.
He became an assistant minister at Skene, Aberdeenshire in 1603 and was formally ordained there in 1605. In that year he attended the unlawful General Assembly in Aberdeen, chaired by Rev David Rait. James Scrogie Patrick (F), married William Douglas of Forgue Marjorie, married Alexander Innes of Mortlach
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Who was Alexander Scrogie (primus)?
Minister of the Church of Scotland, theologian
When was Alexander Scrogie (primus) born?
Alexander Scrogie (primus) was born in 1565.
When did Alexander Scrogie (primus) die?
Alexander Scrogie (primus) died in 1659 in Rathven.
What was Alexander Scrogie (primus)'s occupation?
Alexander Scrogie (primus) was a christian minister.
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