About Leonard Small
Lived 1905 – 1994 (aged 88). Leonard Small was a British christian minister and religious leader.
Robert Leonard Small, (12 May 1905 – 8 April 1994), was a Scottish author, footballer, and senior Church of Scotland minister. He served as Moderator of the General Assembly from 1966 to 1967.
Early life and education Small was born on 12 May 1905 in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland. He was educated at North Berwick High School, the state secondary school in his home town. He studied classics at the University of Edinburgh and theology at New College, Edinburgh.
Career Ordained ministry Small was ordained into the Church of Scotland (the Kirk) in 1931. The latter part of this ministry coincided with World War II. He served for a period in mainland Europe with the Church of Scotland's "Huts and Canteens" organisation.
Honours He was made Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1975 New Year Honours.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leonard Small?
Church of Scotland minister (1905-1994)
When was Leonard Small born?
Leonard Small was born on 12 May 1905.
When did Leonard Small die?
Leonard Small died on 8 April 1994.
What was Leonard Small's occupation?
Leonard Small was a christian minister and religious leader.
What nationality was Leonard Small?
Leonard Small was British.
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