John Ochterlony
John Ochterlony, MA (1667–1742) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1731 to 1742.[1]
The Right Reverend John Ochterlony MA | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Brechin | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Brechin |
| Elected | 1731 |
| In office | 1731-1742 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Rattray |
| Successor | James Rait |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 June 1727 by David Freebairn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1667 |
| Died | 1742 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Styles of John Ochterlony, MA | |
|---|---|
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
Biography
He was consecrated a college bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church on 4 June 1727 at Edinburgh by bishops Freebairn, Cant and Duncan.[1] He was appointed the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin in December 1731.[1] He died in office in May 1742, aged 75.[1]
References
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 108. ISBN 0567087468.
| Scottish Episcopal Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Rattray |
Bishop of Brechin 1731–1742 |
Succeeded by James Rait |
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