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James Gillis (bishop)
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James Gillis (7 April 1802 – 24 February 1864) was a Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District of Scotland.[1][2]
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James Gillis | |
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Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District | |
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Church | Roman Catholic |
In office | 1852–1864 |
Predecessor | Andrew Carruthers |
Successor | John Strain |
Other post(s) | Titular bishop of Limyra (1837–64) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 9 June 1827 by Alexander Paterson |
Consecration | 22 July 1838 by Augustine Baines |
Personal details | |
Born | 7 April 1802 |
Died | 24 February 1864 (aged 61) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of the Eastern District (1837–52) |
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