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Arthur Petrie

d. 1787

Scottish bishop

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About Arthur Petrie

Arthur Petrie was an anglican priest.

Arthur Petrie (died 19 April 1787) was the 37th bishop of the Diocese of Ross and Moray of the Scottish Episcopal Church. He was one of the three bishops to consecrate Samuel Seabury, an American Episcopal priest as a bishop in 1784.

The Glasgow Mercury newspaper reporting his death at Micklefollo, described him as 'a dignified clergyman of the Episcopal Church in Scotland, much respected'.

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Who was Arthur Petrie?

Scottish bishop

When did Arthur Petrie die?

Arthur Petrie died on 19 April 1787.

What was Arthur Petrie's occupation?

Arthur Petrie was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Petrie

· Wikidata: Q4799968

· DBpedia: Arthur Petrie

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