James Nicolson
Dean of Brechin
About James Nicolson
Lived 1832 – 1889 (aged 56–57).
James Nicolson (1832–1889) was a Scottish cleric, Dean of Brechin from 1874 until his death on 25 January 1889.
Nicolson was educated at Aberdeen Grammar School, went on to Marischal College, Aberdeen and was ordained in 1857. His first post was Curate at St Mary Magdalene, Dundee and Chaplain to the Bishop of Brechin. He assisted David Greig's mission work in Dundee.
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Who was James Nicolson?
Dean of Brechin
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James Nicolson was born in 1832.
When did James Nicolson die?
James Nicolson died on 25 January 1889.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: James Nicolson (priest)
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