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

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politician.

Background

Grieve was born the eldest son of John Grieve. He was educated at

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and the

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. 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.

Professional career

Grieve was Principal of

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from 1922 to 1943 and Principal Emeritus from 1943.

Political career

Grieve was Liberal candidate for the Glasgow Kelvingrove division at the 1923 General Election. He did not stand for parliament again.British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1973, FWS Craig

Electoral record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Grieve, Alexander James 1874 births 1952 deaths Liberal Party (UK) parliamentary candidates Alumni of Mansfield College, Oxford Alumni of Aberystwyth University Humboldt University of Berlin alumni