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John Macrae

d. 1947

Scottish priest, Dean of Brechin

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About John Macrae

John Macrae was a curate and chaplain.

John Eric Macrae (died 1947) was a British clergyman. He was Dean of Brechin from 1936 until 1947.

He was educated at the University of St Andrews and ordained in 1894. He served curacies at St Andrew, Dundee and St Saviour, Pimlico. After this he was the Chaplain of Edinburgh Theological College. During World War I he was a Chaplain to the Forces. He was Rector of St Clement Salford; All Saints, Worcester; and from 1924 All Saints, Invergowrie.

He died in 1947.

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Important facts

Died
1947
Occupation
Curate, chaplain
Education
University of St Andrews

Frequently asked questions

Who was John Macrae?

Scottish priest, Dean of Brechin

When did John Macrae die?

John Macrae died in 1947.

What was John Macrae's occupation?

John Macrae was a curate and chaplain.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Macrae

· Wikidata: Q14949127

· DBpedia: John Macrae (priest)

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