About John Young
Lived 1624 – 1665 (aged 40–41). John Young was a teacher.
John Young (1624–1665) was a minister of the Church of Scotland who was elected Bishop of Argyll.
Life
He was born in 1624 in western Scotland. Little is known of Young but he was elected Professor of Divinity in place of Rev Robert Baillie in October 1652 and took on the role in November. He was created Dean of Faculty in June 1653. In 1665 he was elected Bishop of Argyll in place of David Fletcher but died before his consecration.
Family
He married twice: firstly Barbara Roberton, secondly (around 1660) Marion Campbell (1637-1669) daughter of Colin Campbell of Blythswood.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Young?
bishop of Argyll and Minister of Church of Scotland
When was John Young born?
John Young was born in 1624.
When did John Young die?
John Young died in 1665.
What was John Young's occupation?
John Young was a teacher.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Young (bishop of Argyll)
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