Robert Leighton

Deceased Person

1613 – 1684

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Who was Robert Leighton?

Robert Leighton was a Scottish prelate and scholar, best known as a church minister, Bishop of Dunblane, Archbishop of Glasgow, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1653 to 1662. He was "noted for his Christian piety, his humility and gentleness, and his devotion to his calling".

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Born
1613
London
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Education
  • University of Edinburgh
Lived in
  • London
Died
Jun 25, 1684
London

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on July 23, 2013

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