Arthur Millar (1649 – 9 October 1727) was a Scottish Anglican bishop in the first third of the 18th century.[1]
The Most Reverend Arthur Millar | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 1727 |
| In office | 1727 |
| Predecessor | John Fullarton |
| Successor | Andrew Lumsden |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1727) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 22 October 1718 by Alexander Rose |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1649 |
| Died | 9 October 1727 (aged 77–78) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
Millar was born in 1649 and educated at the University of Aberdeen. He was the incumbent at Dumbarton, Musselburgh then Leith.[2] He was consecrated a college bishop on 22 October 1718 and became Bishop of Edinburgh[3] and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church on 5 May 1727.[4]
He died on 9 October 1727.
References
edit- ^ "The history of the Church of Scotland : from the Reformation to the present time" Thomas,S: London, John Lendrum, 1843
- ^ "Parish history" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 May 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2013.
- ^ Dundee University[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Scottish Episcopal Clergy, 1689-2000" Bertie, D.M: Edinburgh T & T Clark ISBN 0-567-08746-8
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