William Gordon
Roman Catholic bishop
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Summary
William Gordon was born on 1500[1] in Aberdeenshire[2]. He died on 1577[3] in Aberdeen[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Machar's Cathedral[8]
- Father: Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly[9]
- Mother: Lady Jean Stewart[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland[11]
- Position held: Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen[12]
- Educated at: University of Paris[13], University of Aberdeen[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family name: Gordon[17]
- Given name: William[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19]
- Sibling: John Gordon, Lord Gordon[20]
Why It Matters
William Gordon is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was William Gordon born?
William Gordon's place of birth was Aberdeenshire[2].
Where did William Gordon die?
William Gordon died in Aberdeen[4].
Who were William Gordon's parents?
William Gordon's father was Alexander Gordon, 3rd Earl of Huntly[9]. William Gordon's mother was Lady Jean Stewart[10].
What did William Gordon do for work?
William Gordon worked as a Catholic priest[5] and Catholic bishop[6].
Where did William Gordon go to school?
William Gordon was educated at University of Paris[13] and University of Aberdeen[14].