William Gibson (bishop)


William Gibson
Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
In office1790–1821
PredecessorMatthew Gibson
SuccessorThomas Smith
Other post(s)Titular Bishop of Achantus
Orders
Ordination1764 (priesthood)
Consecration5 December 1790
by Charles Walmesley
Personal details
Born(1738-02-02)2 February 1738
Died2 June 1821(1821-06-02) (aged 83)
Ushaw Moor, County Durham, England
NationalityEnglish
DenominationRoman Catholicism

William Gibson (2 February 1738 – 2 June 1821) was an English Catholic prelate who served as Vicar Apostolic of the Northern District from 1790 to 1821. He was previously president of the English College, Douai from 1781 to 1790.