James Rait

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James Rait, MA (1689–1777) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1742 to 1777.[1][2]

ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
Elected25 August 1742
In office1742-1777
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James Rait
Bishop of Brechin
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
DioceseBrechin
Elected25 August 1742
In office1742-1777
PredecessorJohn Ochterlony
SuccessorGeorge Innes
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Consecration4 October 1742
by Thomas Rattray
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Born1689 (1689)
Died13 January 1777(1777-01-13) (aged 87–88)
DenominationAnglican
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Biography

He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 4 October 1742 at Edinburgh by Primus Rattray and bishops Keith and White, having been elected to the position on 25 August 1742.[1][2][3]

He died in office on 13 January 1777, aged 87.[1][2]

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