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James Grant

Minister who founded Scottish Widows

Died when: 90 years 186 days (1086 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

James Grant

James Grant FRSE DD DCL (January 23, 1800 – July 28, 1890) was a Scottish minister.Combining his religious skills with business skills he was also Director of Scottish Widows for 50 years (1840 to 1890) and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1854.

During his period as Moderator he was styled as Right Rev James Grant and thereafter as Very Rev James Grant.

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