William Falconer (bishop)

The Most Reverend

William Falconer
Bishop of Edinburgh
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
ChurchScottish Episcopal Church
Elected25 October 1776
In office1776–1784
PredecessorDavid Freebairn
SuccessorWilliam Abernethy Drummond
Other post(s)Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1762–1782)
Orders
Ordination10 June 1728
Consecration10 September 1741
by Thomas Rattray
Personal details
Born1707 (1707)
Died15 June 1784 (aged 76–77)
NationalityScottish
DenominationAnglican
ParentsAlexander Falconer & Jean King
Styles of
William Falconer
Reference styleThe Most Reverend
Spoken styleMy Lord or Bishop

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).