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James Scanlan
Catholic archbishop · Religious Figures · Lived 1899 to 1976 · aged 77
James Donald Scanlan was a Scottish Roman Catholic prelate, who served first as the Bishop of Dunkeld, then Bishop of Motherwell, and ultimately Archbishop of Glasgow. Born in Glasgow, Scanlan intended to study medicine, but was sent to Sandhurst and served with the Highland Light Infantry.
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About this person
After military service, he earned a law degree from the University of Glasgow before deciding to enter the priesthood. He was ordained in 1929.
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1976 · aged 77
