Thomas Rattray
The Most Reverend Thomas Rattray, | |
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| Bishop of Dunkeld Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
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| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| In office | 1731-1743 |
| Predecessor | John Hamilton of Blair |
| Successor | John Alexander |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1738–1743) |
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| Consecration | 4 June 1727 by Arthur Millar |
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| Born | 1684 |
| Died | 12 May 1743 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Brechin (1727–1731) |
Thomas Rattray (1684–1743) was a Scottish Episcopal bishop who served as the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1738 to 1743.[1][2]
He was chosen as Bishop of Brechin by the clergy of that diocese, in opposition to John Ochterlony who was the choice of the college of bishops.[1] He was consecrated in Edinburgh on 4 June 1727 by Primus Millar and bishops Gadderar and Cant, but the college of bishops contended that Rattray's consecration had been irregular and uncanonical.[1][2] The matter was not resolved until he was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld in 1731.[1][2] He was also elected the Primus in July 1738.[1][2]
He died in office on 12 May 1743, aged 59.[1][2]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 118. ISBN 0567087468.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e Skinner, John (1818). Annals of Scottish Episcopacy. Aberbeen: A. Brown & Co. p. 535.
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- 1684 births
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