Roger Gordon (d. 1579 × 1587) was a 16th century Scottish cleric. He was Dean of Dunblane Cathedral from at least 13 April 1554, a position he may have retained for the remainder of his life.[1] He was elected to the bishopric of Galloway on the death of Alexander Gordon in 1575.[2] He got crown confirmation to the bishopric with mandate for consecration on 17 September 1578.[2]
However, John Gordon had been chosen as successor by Alexander in 1568, 7 years before the latter's death, and John Gordon seems to have prevented Roger from taking up the position of Bishop of Galloway in practice.[3] Roger was called "pretended bishop" on 27 June 1579.[2] Roger never seems to have taken possession of the see.[2] He died before 12 May 1587.[4]
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| Preceded by William Gordon |
Dean of Dunblane 1551 × 1554 – 1577 × 1587 |
Succeeded by John Johun |
| Preceded by Alexander Gordon |
Bishop of Galloway 1578 – 1579 × 1587 |
Succeeded by John Gordon |
| Dean of the Chapel Royal 1578 – 1579 × 1587 |
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