Charles Warr facts for kids
Charles Laing Warr (1892–1969) was an important Scottish minister and writer in the 20th century. He served the Church of Scotland and held several special roles, including chaplain to the King.
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Who Was Charles Laing Warr?
Charles Laing Warr was born on May 20, 1892. His father, Alfred Warr, was also a minister. Charles was christened in July 1892.
He went to school at Glasgow Academy. Later, he studied to become a minister at the University of Edinburgh.
His Time in the Military
When World War I began in 1914, Charles Warr joined the army. He served with the 9th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. After the war ended, he became an assistant minister at Glasgow Cathedral.
His Work as a Minister
Charles Warr became a minister at St Paul's in Greenock. Later, he moved to the famous St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. This is a very important church in Scotland.
He also held special positions within the royal household. From 1926 to 1969, he was the Dean of the Thistle and the Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland. These roles meant he was a senior chaplain to the monarch in Scotland. He was also an Honorary Chaplain to the King and later to the Queen.
In 1936, he was chosen as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of top scientists and thinkers in Scotland.
Charles Warr passed away on June 14, 1969. He has a memorial at Warriston Crematorium and also on his family's memorial in Rosneath.
His Family Life
In 1918, Charles Warr married Christian Lawson Aitken Tatlock. She passed away in 1961.
They did not have their own children. However, they were the guardians of a Scottish sculptor named Elizabeth Dempster.
