Thomas Rattray
| The Most Reverend Thomas Rattray, D.D. | |
|---|---|
| Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | July 1738 |
| Term ended | 12 May 1743 |
| Predecessor | David Freebairn |
| Successor | Robert Keith |
| Other posts | Bishop of Dunkeld (1731–43) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 4 June 1727 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1684 |
| Died | 12 May 1743, aged 59 |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Previous post | Bishop of Brechin (1727–31) |
Thomas Rattray, D.D. (1684–1743) was an Anglican clergyman who served as the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1738 to 1743.[1][2]
He was chosen as Bishop of Brechin by the clergy of that diocese, in opposition to John Ochterlony who was the choice of the college of bishops.[1] He was consecrated in Edinburgh on 4 June 1727 by Primus Millar and bishops Gadderar and Cant, but the college of bishops contended that Rattray's consecration had been irregular and uncanonical.[1][2] The matter was not resolved until he was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld in 1731.[1][2] He was also elected the Primus in July 1738.[1][2]
He died in office on 12 May 1743, aged 59.[1][2]
References
| Scottish Episcopal Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Norrie |
Bishop of Brechin 1727–1731 |
Succeeded by John Ochterlony |
| Preceded by John Hamilton |
Bishop of Dunkeld 1731–1743 |
Succeeded by John Alexander |
| Preceded by David Freebairn |
Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church 1738–1743 |
Succeeded by Robert Keith |
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