Leighton, Robert (1612-03-25 - 1684-06-25)

GEMMS Person ID
GEMMS-PERSON- 226
(old series: GEMMS-PERSON-255)
Name
Robert Leighton
Title
Archbishop
Gender
Male
Denomination
Episcopalian
Lived
b. ca. 1612-03-25 d. 1684-06-25 (new)
Linked Sermons
Source of Data

Richard Snoddy

Biographical Sources Consulted

ODNB (Article: 16402)

Other note

Leighton was baptized in 1612 in Newcastle upon Tyne. He graduated MA from the University of Edinburgh in May 1631 and was licensed by the Edinburgh presbytery ten years later in July 1641 after a period of travel. He was minister in Newbattle before becoming professor of divinity and principal of the University of Edinburgh in 1653. After the Restoration he accepted the bishopric of Dunblane, and in 1669 was made Archbishop of Glasgow.

GEMMS record created
January 8, 2016
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024