James Walker (bishop)
James Walker FRSE (24 January 1770 – 5 March 1841) was an Episcopalian bishop who served as the Bishop of Edinburgh (1830–1841) and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1837–1841).
The Most Reverend James Walker | |
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| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 10 February 1830 |
| In office | 1830-1841 |
| Predecessor | Daniel Sandford |
| Successor | Charles Terrot |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1837–1841) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 5 May 1805 |
| Consecration | 7 March 1830 by George Gleig |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1770 Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland |
| Died | March 5, 1841 (aged 71) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Buried | St John's, Edinburgh |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Alexander Walker & Jane Ramsey |
| Spouse | Madeline Erskine |
| Styles of James Walker | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | Your Grace |
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