James Law

The Most Reverend

James Law
Archbishop of Glasgow
SeeArchdiocese of Glasgow
Installed1615
Term ended1632
PredecessorJohn Spottiswoode
SuccessorPatrick Lindsay
Orders
Consecration1610/1611
Personal details
Bornc. 1560
Died12 November 1632
Glasgow
BuriedGlasgow Cathedral
DenominationChurch of Scotland
ParentsJames Law of Spittal and Agnes Strang
SpouseMarion, Grissel Boswell
ChildrenMargaret, James Law, Thomas Law, George Law, John Law, Jean Law, Isobel Law
The grave of Archbishop James Law, Glasgow Cathedral

James Law (c. 1560 – 12 November 1632) was Archbishop of Glasgow. Entering the church after graduation from university, he rose to the position of Bishop of Orkney, reorganising the diocese, before rising to hold the position of Archbishop of Glasgow.[1]

  1. ^ James Law Archived 14 February 2021 at the Wayback Machine University of Glasgow