Alexander James Grieve

Rev. Alexander James Grieve (18 March 1874 – 23 September 1952) was a British theologian, writer and Liberal Party politician.

Background

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Grieve was born the eldest son of John Grieve. He was educated at University College, Aberystwyth, Mansfield College, Oxford and the University of Berlin. He obtained a First Class Honors in Theology at Oxford in 1897 and London in 1912. In 1897 he married Evelyne Mary Thomas. They had four sons and two daughters.[1]

Professional career

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Grieve was Principal of Lancashire Independent College from 1922 to 1943 and Principal Emeritus from 1943.[1]

Political career

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Grieve was Liberal candidate for the Glasgow Kelvingrove division at the 1923 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again.[2]

Electoral record

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General Election 1923: Glasgow Kelvingrove[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Unionist William Hutchison 11,025 42.9 −11.9
Communist Aitken Ferguson 10,021 39.0 n/a
Liberal Alexander James Grieve 4,662 18.1 −27.1
Majority 1,004 3.9 −5.7
Turnout 68.2 +3.7
Unionist hold Swing n/a

References

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  1. ^ a b "Grieve, Rev. Alexander James, (18 March 1874–23 Sept. 1952), Principal of Lancs. Independent College, 1922–43; Principal Emeritus, 1943". Who Was Who. 2007. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U237986. ISBN 978-0-19-954089-1. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1973, FWS Craig
  3. ^ The Times, 8 December 1923
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