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) |
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| Consecration | 4 June 1727 by Arthur Millar |
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| 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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