Gordon, William
- Biography
Bishop of Aberdeen. Studied at King's College before going on to Paris, then Angers where he graduated in canon and civil law. Rector of Clatt, chancellor of Moray 1540, Last pre-reformation bishop of Aberdeen 1545, consecrated 1546. Chancellor of King's Coll. 1546-77. Matriculated Louvain 1551. In Paris 1552. At first resisted the reformation of 1560, but did not persevere. Died Old Aberdeen, 1577.
- Biography Date
- fl.1540-1577
- Biography References
- Prov. Reg. Notes (DNB); CERL; DNB; Fasti 3; Drummond 300; ESL 34; Rait, Robert Sangster: The univers
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