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Gregor Duncan

1950 – 2025

Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway; Scottish Episcopalian bishop

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About Gregor Duncan

Lived 1950 – 2025 (aged 75). Gregor Duncan was an anglican priest.

Gregor Duthie Duncan (11 October 1950 – 21 November 2025) was an Anglican bishop of the Scottish Episcopal Church who served as the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway from 2010 to 2018.

Early life Duncan was born on 11 October 1950. He was educated at Allan Glen's School, a boys' state selective school in Glasgow. He went on to study at the University of Glasgow and Clare College, Cambridge. He studied for the priesthood at Ripon College Cuddesdon.

Ordained ministry Duncan was ordained deacon in 1983 and priest in 1984 by the Bishop of Peterborough. He began his ordained ministry as an assistant curate at Oakham. After this he was chaplain of Edinburgh Theological College followed by rector of St Columba's, Largs, then St Ninian's, Pollokshields, in Glasgow. He was Dean of Glasgow and Galloway until his appointment to the episcopate in 2010.

On 16 January 2010, he was elected Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. He was consecrated and installed at St Mary's Cathedral in Glasgow on 23 April 2010.

Later life and death Duncan suffered a stroke in January 2017.

He announced his retirement in 2018, with a valedictory Choral Evensong taking place on 7 October 2018 at St Mary's Cathedral.

Duncan died on 21 November 2025, at the age of 75.

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University of Glasgow, Clare College, Ripon College Cuddesdon, Allan Glen's School
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Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
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Gregor Duthie Duncan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gregor Duncan?

Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway; Scottish Episcopalian bishop

When was Gregor Duncan born?

Gregor Duncan was born on 11 October 1950.

When did Gregor Duncan die?

Gregor Duncan died on 21 November 2025.

What was Gregor Duncan's occupation?

Gregor Duncan was an anglican priest.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gregor Duncan

· Wikidata: Q5606638

· DBpedia: Gregor Duncan (bishop)

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