Henry Wemyss
Henry Wemyss (died 1541) was a prelate from the 16th century Kingdom of Scotland. He appears in the sources in the bishopric of Galloway for the first time in 1517, and rose to become Bishop of Galloway in 1526, a position he held until his death in 1541.
Henry Wemyss | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Galloway | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Diocese of Galloway |
| In office | 1526–1541 |
| Predecessor | David Arnot |
| Successor | Andrew Durie |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | after 1 March 1526 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | unknown unknown |
| Died | 14 March × 21 May 1541 |
| Previous post(s) | Official of Galloway (1512 × 1517–1522 × 1526) Archdeacon of Galloway (1513 × 1522–1531) |
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