The Right Reverend Michael Russell | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway | |
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| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Glasgow and Galloway |
| In office | 1837-1848 |
| Successor | Walter Trower |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1808 by George Gleig |
| Consecration | 8 October 1837 by James Walker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 August 1781 |
| Died | 2 April 1848 (aged 66) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Buried | Restalrig Churchyard |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | John Russell, Euphan Hamilton |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
Michael Russell (12 August 1781 – 2 April 1848) was the first Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway[1] from 1837 to his death in 1848.[2][3]
- ^ "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
- ^ Electric Scotland
- ^ "The Continuing City: a sermon preached after the funeral of the Right Rev. Michael Russell, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway" (Edinburgh, 1848) > British Library website accessed 21:53 20 December 2010