George Innes (bishop)
George Innes (1717–1781) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as the Bishop of Brechin from 1778 to 1781.[1]
The Right Reverend George Innes | |
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| Bishop of Brechin | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Brechin |
| In office | 1778-1781 |
| Predecessor | James Rait |
| Successor | Abernethy Drummond |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 13 August 1778 by William Falconer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1717 |
| Died | 18 May 1781 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Styles of George Innes | |
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| Reference style | The Right Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
He was consecrated the Bishop of the Diocese of Brechin on 13 August 1778 at Edinburgh by Primus Falconer and bishops Rose and Petrie.[1]
He died in office on 18 May 1781, aged 61.[1]
References
- Bertie, David M. (2000). Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000. Edinburgh: T & T Clark. p. 67. ISBN 0567087468.
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| Preceded by James Rait |
Bishop of Brechin 1778–1781 |
Succeeded by Abernethy Drummond |
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