Patrick Hepburn facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Patrick Hepburn |
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| Bishop of Moray | |
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| See | Diocese of Moray |
| In Office | 1538–1573 |
| Predecessor | Alexander Stewart |
| Successor | George Douglas |
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| Consecration | 1538 |
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| Born | 1487 Probably East Lothian |
| Died | 20 June 1573 1476, Spynie Castle |
| Previous post | Prior of St Andrews |
Patrick Hepburn (1487 – 20 June 1573) was a 16th-century Scottish prelate. He was born in East Lothian, went to St Andrews University, entered the church, and then exploited his family connections to become Prior of St Andrews and royal secretary. Hepburn moved on to become Bishop of Moray and Commendator of Scone and played an ambiguous role in the Scottish Reformation. During this time he held a notorious reputation for immorality. He was deprived of his ecclesiastical titles two years before his death in 1573.
Images for kids
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Armorials at Spynie Castle. Bishop Hepburn's armour is the one on the bottom left.
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Reconstruction of Elgin Cathedral as it would have appeared in 1538 when Hepburn became bishop
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