Alexander James Grieve

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. "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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