James Hannay (minister)

James Hannay
Jenny Geddes throwing her stool at James Hannay
ChurchSt. Giles' Cathedral
Personal details
Born1595
DiedJune 1661(1661-06-00) (aged 65–66)

James Hannay (c.1595 – 1661) 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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