About William Christie
Lived 1817 – 1885 (aged 68). William Christie was a writer.
William Christie (26 January 1817 – 12 December 1885) was a Scottish clergyman, inaugural Dean of the United Diocese of Moray, Ross, and Caithness,
Life Christie was born in Monquhitter, the son of William Christie, dancing-master of Monquhitter, and his wife Mary . He studied at King's College, Aberdeen. In addition to his ecclesiastical achievements, he was a folk song collector who published two volumes of songs entitled Traditional Ballad Airs, in 1876 and 1881.
Death He died in Fochabers.
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Who was William Christie?
Scottish minister
When was William Christie born?
William Christie was born on 26 January 1817 in Cuminestown.
When did William Christie die?
William Christie died on 12 December 1885 in Fochabers.
What was William Christie's occupation?
William Christie was a writer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Christie (dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness)
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