James Carlile
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James Carlile (1784–1854) was a Scottish clergyman from Paisley. He was a joint minister of a Scots church in Dublin and an Irish commissioner of education. He introduced a different style of education in Ireland whereby children of different denominations could go to the same school.[2]
For other uses, see James Carlile (disambiguation).
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Reverend James Carlile | |
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Born | 5 February 1784[2] |
Died | 1854 (aged 69–70)[1] |
Resting place | Birr |
Nationality | Scottish |
Education | Paisley Grammar School, University of Glasgow and University of Edinburgh[2] |
Occupation(s) | Clergyman, writer |
Spouse | Jane Wren (of Kendal |
Children | two sons |
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