The Most Reverend Thomas Rattray, | |
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Bishop of Dunkeld Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
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Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
In office | 1731-1743 |
Predecessor | John Hamilton of Blair |
Successor | John Alexander |
Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1738–1743) |
Orders | |
Consecration | 4 June 1727 by Arthur Millar |
Personal details | |
Born | 1684 |
Died | 12 May 1743 (aged 59) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Brechin (1727–1731) |
Thomas Rattray (1684–1743) was a Scottish Episcopal bishop who served as the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1738 to 1743.[1][2]
He was chosen as Bishop of Brechin by the clergy of that diocese, in opposition to John Ochterlony who was the choice of the college of bishops.[1] He was consecrated in Edinburgh on 4 June 1727 by Primus Millar and bishops Gadderar and Cant, but the college of bishops contended that Rattray's consecration had been irregular and uncanonical.[1][2] The matter was not resolved until he was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld in 1731.[1][2] He was also elected the Primus in July 1738.[1][2]
He died in office on 12 May 1743, aged 59.[1][2]
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