David Freebairn
David Freebairn, M.A. (1653–1739) was a Scottish clergyman who served as a minister in the Church of Scotland, before becoming a prelate in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and in which he was Bishop of Galloway (1731–1733), Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1731–1738) and Bishop of Edinburgh (1733–1739).
The Most Reverend David Freebairn M.A. | |
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| Bishop of Edinburgh Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church | |
| Church | Scottish Episcopal Church |
| Elected | 28 June 1733 |
| In office | 1733-1739 |
| Predecessor | Andrew Lumsden |
| Successor | William Falconer |
| Other post(s) | Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church (1731-1738) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 17 October 1722 by John Fullarton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1653 |
| Died | 24 December 1739 (aged 85–86) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews |
| Styles of David Freebairn, M.A. | |
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| Reference style | The Most Reverend |
| Spoken style | My Lord or Bishop |
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