William Elphinstone
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For other people named William Elphinstone, see William Elphinstone (disambiguation).
William Elphinstone (1431 – 25 October 1514) was a Scottish statesman, Bishop of Aberdeen and founder of the University of Aberdeen.[1]
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William Elphinstone | |
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Bishop of Aberdeen | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
Diocese | Aberdeen |
Appointed | 19 March 1483 |
Term ended | 25 October 1514 |
Predecessor | Robert Blackadder |
Successor | Alexander Gordon |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1431 |
Died | 25 October 1514 (aged 82–83) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Ross (1481–1483) |
Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
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