David Freebairn
The Most Reverend David Freebairn M.A. | |
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Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
Elected | 28 June 1733 |
In office | 1733-1739 |
Predecessor | Andrew Lumsden |
Successor | William Falconer |
Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1731-1738) |
Orders | |
Consecration | 17 October 1722 by John Fullarton |
Personal details | |
Born | 1653 |
Died | 24 December 1739 (aged 85–86) |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Anglican |
Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
Styles of David Freebairn, M.A. | ||
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Reference style | The Most Reverend | |
Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
David Freebairn, M.A. (1653–1739) was a Scottish clergyman who served as a minister in the Church of Scotland, before becoming a prelate in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and in which he was Bishop of Galloway (1731–1733), Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1731–1738) and Bishop of Edinburgh (1733–1739).
Early life and family
He was born in 1653, the son of the Reverend Robert Freebairn, Incumbent of Gask, Perthshire.[1][2] He was educated at the University of St Andrews, obtaining a Master of Arts degree on 23 July 1672.[1][2] He married twice, firstly to Jean Graham (died July 1697) and secondly in 1699 to Anna Dobie, daughter of Richard Dobie (brother of Sir Robert Dobie of Stanihill).[1][2] By his first wife, he had three sons and one daughter.[1][2]
Ecclesiastical career
He was recommended for licence to
He was consecrated a
He remained as Bishop of Edinburgh until his death on 24 December 1739, aged 86.[1][2]
References
Bibliography
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. ISBN 0567087468.
- Scott, Hew (1923). Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae. Vol. 4 (New ed.). Edinburgh: Oliver and Boyd.