The Most Reverend Robert Leighton | |
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| Archbishop of Glasgow | |
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| Church | Church of Scotland |
| Archdiocese | Glasgow |
| In office | 1671–1674 |
| Predecessor | Alexander Burnet |
| Successor | Alexander Burnet |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 December 1661 by Gilbert Sheldon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1611 London, England |
| Died | 25 June 1684 London, England |
| Parents | Alexander Leighton |
| Occupation | |
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Robert Leighton (1611 – 25 June 1684) was a Scottish prelate and scholar, best known as a church minister, Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662. He was "noted for his Christian piety, his humility and gentleness, and his devotion to his calling".[1]
- ^ Garland Branch (1980). "The Leighton Connection". Archived from the original on 31 July 2009. Retrieved 6 January 2007.