John Lesley
John Lesley | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Ross | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Ross |
| In office | 1567–1592 |
| Predecessor | Henry Sinclair |
| Successor | David Lindsay |
| Previous post(s) | Archdeacon of Moray (1565–7); Commendator of Lindores (1566–8) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1558 |
| Consecration | 1567 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 September 1527 |
| Died | 31 May 1596 (aged 68) Grimbergen, Spanish Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
John Lesley (or Leslie) (29 September 1527 – 31 May 1596) was a Scottish Roman Catholic bishop and historian. His father was Gavin Lesley, rector of Kingussie, Badenoch.