Alexander James Grieve

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

Background[]

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[]

Grieve was Principal of Lancashire Independent College from 1922–43 and Principal Emeritus from 1943.[1]

Political career[]

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

Electoral record[]

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[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Grieve, Rev. Alexander James, (18 March 1874–23 Sept. 1952), Principal of Lancs. Independent College, 1922–43; Principal Emeritus, 1943". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO.
  2. ^ British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1973, FWS Craig
  3. ^ The Times, 8 December 1923

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