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Alexander Adamson

Alexander Adamson

Scottish Episcopal provost (1921–1983)

Alexander Adamson (21 June 1921 – 3 September 1983) was Provost of St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen from 1978 to 1983.[1]

Adamson went to school in Springburn and was the Glasgow Welfare Department until he enlisted in the RAF in 1941. When peace returned he worked for the National Assistance Board. He studied for the priesthood at Lichfield Theological College and was ordained in 1959. After a curacy in Pontefract he was Vicar of Honley with Brockholes from 1962 to 1969;[2] Rector of St John the Evangelist, Aberdeen from 1969 to 1978.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Alexander Campbell Adamson". Crockford's Clerical Directory (online ed.). Church House Publishing. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  2. [2]
    A&C Black (2020). "Adamson, Alexander Campbell". Who's Who. A & C Black. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U36495. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. [3]
    Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0-567-08746-8.
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