William Elphinstone

William Elphinstone
Bishop of Aberdeen
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseAberdeen
Appointed19 March 1483
Term ended25 October 1514
PredecessorRobert Blackadder
SuccessorAlexander Gordon
Previous post(s)Bishop of Ross (1481–1483)
Personal details
Bornc. 1431
Glasgow, Scotland
Died25 October 1514 (aged 82–83)
Edinburgh, Scotland
Alma materUniversity of Glasgow

William Elphinstone (1431 – 25 October 1514) was a Scottish statesman, Bishop of Aberdeen and founder of the University of Aberdeen.

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