Thomas Rattray (1684–1743) was a Scottish Episcopal bishop who served as the Primus of the

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from 1738 to 1743. He was chosen as

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by the clergy of that diocese, in opposition to

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who was the choice of the

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. He was

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on 4 June 1727 by Primus Millar and bishops Gadderar and

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, but the college of bishops contended that Rattray's consecration had been irregular and uncanonical. The matter was not resolved until he was appointed

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in 1731. He was also elected the Primus in July 1738. He died in office on 12 May 1743, aged 59.

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1684 births 1743 deaths Bishops of Brechin (Episcopalian) Bishops of Dunkeld (Episcopal Church of Scotland) 18th-century Scottish Episcopalian bishops Primuses of the Scottish Episcopal Church {{UK-bishop-stub