George MacLeod
George Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, Bt, MC (17 June 1895 – 27 June 1991) was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional Church of Scotland ministers of the 20th century. He was the founder of the Iona Community on the island of Iona and served as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (1957).
The Very Reverend The Lord MacLeod of Fuinary Bt MC | |
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Moderator of the General Assembly | |
Church | Church of Scotland |
In office | 1957 to 1958 |
Predecessor | Robert Scott |
Successor | John Fraser |
Other post(s) | Leader of the Iona Community (1938–1967) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1924 |
Personal details | |
Born | George Fielden MacLeod 17 June 1895 |
Died | 27 June 1991 96) | (aged
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Presbyterianism |
Education | Winchester College |
Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford University of Edinburgh Union Theological Seminary, New York |
Military career | |
Service | British Army |
Years of service | 1914–1918 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Military Cross Croix de Guerre (France) |
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