The Right Reverend Gavin Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Galloway | |
| Church | Church of Scotland |
| Diocese | Galloway |
| In office | 1605–1612 |
| Predecessor | Vacant Last preceded by George Gordon |
| Successor | William Couper |
| Previous post(s) | Minister of Hamilton |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 21 October 1610 by George Abbot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1561 |
| Died | February 1612 |
Gavin Hamilton (1561 – 1612), bishop of Galloway, was the second son of John Hamilton of Orbiston, Lanarkshire. The father, descended from Sir James Hamilton of Cadzow, fell at the battle of Langside, fighting for Mary, Queen of Scots (13 May 1568).