About Robert Kilgour
Lived 1714 – 1790 (aged 75–76). Robert Kilgour was an anglican priest.
Robert Kilgour (1714–1790) was a Scottish clergyman who served in the Scottish Episcopal Church as Bishop of Aberdeen from 1768 to 1786 and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1782 to 1788. He was an outspoken supporter of the Jacobite cause.
Early life and ministry He was born at Waulkmill, Cruden, Aberdeenshire, and baptised there on 15 March 1714, the son of Robert Kilgour and Isobel Barron. He was educated at King's College, Aberdeen from 1729 to 1733; graduating with a Master of Arts degree on 29 March 1733.
He resigned as Bishop of Aberdeen in 1786, and as Primus in 1788, both post were succeeded by his Coadjutor, John Skinner. In 1789, he resigned as Incumbent of Peterhead and was succeeded by his son-in-law, Patrick Torry.
He died at Peterhead on 23 March 1790, aged 76.
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Who was Robert Kilgour?
Scottish Anglican minister
When was Robert Kilgour born?
Robert Kilgour was born in 1714 in Aberdeenshire, Cruden Bay.
When did Robert Kilgour die?
Robert Kilgour died on 23 March 1790 in Aberdeenshire, Peterhead.
What was Robert Kilgour's occupation?
Robert Kilgour was an anglican priest.
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Robert Kilgour's recorded nationality: Scottish people.
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