William Falconer (bishop)
The Most Reverend William Falconer | |
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| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 25 October 1776 |
| In office | 1776–1784 |
| Predecessor | David Freebairn |
| Successor | William Abernethy Drummond |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1762–1782) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 10 June 1728 |
| Consecration | 10 September 1741 by Thomas Rattray |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1707 |
| Died | 15 June 1784 (aged 76–77) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | Alexander Falconer & Jean King |
| Styles of William Falconer | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
William Falconer (or Falconar) (1707–1784) was a Scottish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Moray (1742–1778), Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1762–1782) and Bishop of Edinburgh (1776–1784).