William Falconer (bishop)
Scottish clergyman / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
William Falconer (or Falconar) (1707–1784) was a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Moray (1742–1778), Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1762–1782) and Bishop of Edinburgh (1776–1784).
Quick Facts The Most Reverend, Church ...
The Most Reverend William Falconer | |
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Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Elected | 25 October 1776 |
In office | 1776–1784 |
Predecessor | David Freebairn |
Successor | William Abernethy Drummond |
Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1762–1782) |
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Ordination | 10 June 1728 |
Consecration | 10 September 1741 by Thomas Rattray |
Personal details | |
Born | 1707 (1707) |
Died | 15 June 1784 (aged 76–77) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Alexander Falconer & Jean King |
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Quick Facts Styles of, Reference style ...
Styles of William Falconer | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
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