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St Clair Donaldson

1863 – 1935

Australian archbishop

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Lived 1863 – 1935 (aged 72). St Clair Donaldson was an anglican priest, anglican theologian and bishop.

St Clair George Alfred Donaldson (11 February 1863 – 7 December 1935) was an English Anglican bishop. He was the first Anglican Archbishop of Brisbane, Australia, and later Bishop of Salisbury.

Early life At Eton, he was co-editor, with M. R. James of the Chronicle, for which they were paid fifteen shillings every two weeks. Their tutor H. E. Luxmoore took them to Florence during the spring holidays of 1882. His younger brother, Seton, died in a boating accident that same year. After graduating from Eton, he, his brother Stuart, M. R. James and Sydney James travelled to Switzerland. In the spring of 1883, he travelled to Greece with M. R. James, Sydney James, Walter Durnford, and Cecil Baring, 3rd Baron Revelstoke.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Eton College
Positions held
Bishop of Salisbury
Also known as
Rt. Rev. St. Clair George Alfred Donaldson, St Clair George Alfred Donaldson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was St Clair Donaldson?

Australian archbishop (1863-1935)

When was St Clair Donaldson born?

St Clair Donaldson was born on 11 February 1863.

When did St Clair Donaldson die?

St Clair Donaldson died on 7 December 1935.

What was St Clair Donaldson's occupation?

St Clair Donaldson was an anglican priest, anglican theologian and bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: St Clair Donaldson

· Wikidata: Q7592810

· DBpedia: St Clair Donaldson

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