James Smith (archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh)
James August Smith (1841–1928) was a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland from 1900 to 1928.
The Most Reverend James Augustine Smith | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh | |
| Archdiocese | St Andrews and Edinburgh |
| Appointed | 30 August 1900 |
| In office | 1900-1928 |
| Predecessor | Angus MacDonald |
| Successor | Andrew McDonald |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 31 May 1866 |
| Consecration | 30 August 1900 by William Smith |
| Rank | Metropolitan Archbishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 October 1841 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 24 November 1928 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Dunkeld (1890-1900) |
Born in Edinburgh on 18 October 1841, he was ordained a priest on 31 March 1866. He was appointed the Bishop of Dunkeld by the Holy See on 14 August 1890, and consecrated to the Episcopate on 28 October 1890. The principal consecrator was Archbishop William Smith, and the principal co-consecrators were Bishop John McLachlan and Bishop (later Archbishop) Angus MacDonald. He was translated to the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh as archbishop on 30 August 1900. He died in office on 25 November 1928, aged 87.[1]
References
- "Archbishop James August Smith". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved 30 September 2010.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by George Rigg |
Bishop of Dunkeld 1890–1900 |
Succeeded by Angus MacFarlane |
| Preceded by Angus MacDonald |
Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh 1900–1928 |
Succeeded by Andrew Thomas McDonald |
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