About George Hepburn
Lived 1401 – 1513 (aged 111–112). George Hepburn was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.
George Hepburn (died 9 September 1513) was the son of Adam Hepburn and brother to Patrick Hepburn, the first Earl of Bothwell.
He was a churchman, and served firstly as postulate Abbot of Arbroath, before becoming Lord High Treasurer of Scotland for a brief spell in 1509. Serving in that role only for a short time, he was consecrated as Bishop of the Isles in 1510 and was also Commendator of the Abbeys of Arbroath and Icolmkill.
He was killed at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, as was his brother Adam and his nephew, also Adam, the second Earl of Bothwell.
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Who was George Hepburn?
British politician
When was George Hepburn born?
George Hepburn was born in 1401.
When did George Hepburn die?
George Hepburn died on 9 September 1513 in Branxton, Northumberland, England, Northumberland.
What was George Hepburn's occupation?
George Hepburn was a catholic priest, politician and catholic bishop.
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· DBpedia: George Hepburn (bishop)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George Hepburn. https://biography.guide/george-hepburn-catholic-priest/
MLA: "George Hepburn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-hepburn-catholic-priest/.
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