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George Gleig
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1753–1840) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the bishop and Primus. For his son the soldier, priest and chaplain-general, see George Gleig (priest).
George Gleig FRSE FSA LLD (12 May 1753 – 9 March 1840) was a Scottish minister who transferred to the Episcopalian faith and became Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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The Most Reverend George Gleig | |
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Bishop of Brechin Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
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Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Diocese | Brechin |
In office | 1810-1840 |
Predecessor | John Strachan |
Successor | David Moir |
Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1816–1837) |
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Ordination | 1774 |
Consecration | 30 October 1808 by John Skinner |
Personal details | |
Born | (1753-05-12)12 May 1753 |
Died | 9 March 1840(1840-03-09) (aged 86) Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
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