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David Arnott

b. 1945

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

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Born 1945. David Arnott is a British civil servant.

Andrew David Keltie Arnott is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland who was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 2011 to 2012.

Background David Arnott was born in Dunfermline, Fife. He went to George Watson's College in Edinburgh. He is a graduate of the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.

Career David Arnott was ordained in 1971.

Moderator of the General Assembly In October 2010, David Arnott was shortlisted, along with Albert O. Bogle and C. Peter White. On 27 October 2010, David Arnott was formally nominated by the committee to Nominate the Moderator. As Moderator-designate, he still needed to be formally elected at the opening of the General Assembly in May 2011. Technically, it would have been possible for the General Assembly to decline to elect the Moderator-designate; in practice the Moderator-designate is invariably elected by acclaim.

Upon election as Moderator, his formal title became the Right Reverend David Arnott MA BD. After his Moderatorial term ended in 2012, his title became the "Very Reverend".

Family He is married to Rosemary, they have three children and eight grandchildren. After retiring from his charge in 2010, he and his wife now live in Peebles.

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Important facts

Born
1945, Dunfermline
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
George Watson's College
Positions held
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Also known as
Andrew David Keltie Arnott

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Arnott?

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

When was David Arnott born?

David Arnott was born in 1945 in Dunfermline.

What is David Arnott's occupation?

David Arnott is a civil servant.

What nationality is David Arnott?

David Arnott is British.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Arnott

Β· Wikidata: Q5230865

Β· DBpedia: David Arnott (minister)

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