About James Hannay

James Hannay was a Scottish clergyman who served as Dean of the St Giles Cathedral. He is best remembered as the unfortunate clergyman struck on the head by a stool thrown by Jenny Geddes after reading from the English Book of Common Prayer.

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Born: 1595
Died: 1661

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James Hannay

presbyterian activist (c. 1600 - c. 1660)

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