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) |
Orders | |
Ordination | 10 June 1728 |
Consecration | 10 September 1741 by Thomas Rattray |
Personal details | |
Born | 1707 |
Died | 15 June 1784 (aged 76–77) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Parents | Alexander Falconer & Jean King |
Styles of William Falconer | |
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Reference style | The Most Reverend |
Spoken style | My 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).