George Gordon (bishop)

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George Gordon (died 1588) was a 16th-century Scottish prelate.

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Life

He was the son of Alexander Gordon, Bishop of Galloway, and the brother of John Gordon, also Bishop of Galloway. He was a cousin of the Earls of Huntly, being the great-grandson of Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly.

He was Commendator at Tongland from June 1587. [1]

George Gordon was provided to the bishopric of Galloway on the resignation of his brother John on 8 July 1586. There is no evidence that he ever received consecration before his death, which occurred sometime between 1 April and 5 November 1588. After his death, hostility in Scotland to episcopacy meant that no new bishops were made until 1605.

Family

He was married to Margaret McKie. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae; vol. 7; by Hew Scott
Religious titles
Preceded by Bishop of Galloway
1586–1588
Succeeded by
Vacant
next succeeded by
Gavin Hamilton