William Elphinstone

Summary

William Elphinstone is a human^[1]. He was born in Glasgow^[2]. He was born on 1431^[3]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. He died on October 25, 1514^[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].

Key Facts

• William Elphinstone's place of birth was Glasgow^[2].
• William Elphinstone died in Edinburgh^[4].
• William Elphinstone was born on 1431^[3].
• William Elphinstone died on October 25, 1514^[5].
• Burial took place at King's College Chapel^[9].
• William Elphinstone held citizenship in Scotland^[10].
• William Elphinstone worked as a Catholic priest^[6].
• William Elphinstone's professions included diplomat^[7].
• William Elphinstone worked as a Catholic bishop^[8].
• William Elphinstone held the position of Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[11].
• William Elphinstone held the position of bishop of Ross, Scotland^[12].
• William Elphinstone held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen^[13].
• William Elphinstone was employed by University of Paris^[14].
• Among William Elphinstone's employers was University of Orléans^[15].
• William Elphinstone's education included a stint at University of Glasgow^[16].
• William Elphinstone's education included a stint at University of Paris^[17].
• William Elphinstone's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].
• William Elphinstone is recorded as male^[19].
• William Elphinstone's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• William Elphinstone's Commons category is recorded as William Elphinstone^[21].
• William Elphinstone's family name is recorded as Elphinstone^[22].
• William Elphinstone's given name is recorded as William^[23].
• William Elphinstone's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900^[24].
• William Elphinstone's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[25].
• William Elphinstone's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia^[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Glasgow^[2], William Elphinstone… he was born on 1431^[3].

Education

Educated at University of Glasgow^[16], a public research university^[27], in United Kingdom^[28], founded in 1451^[29], headquartered in Glasgow^[30] and University of Paris^[17], a former entity^[31], in France^[32], founded in 1150^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8]. Employers include University of Paris^[14], a former entity^[34], in France^[35], founded in 1150^[36] and University of Orléans^[15], a university in France^[37], in France^[38], founded in 1966^[39], headquartered in Château de la Source^[40]. Positions held include Member of the Parliament of Scotland^[11], a position^[41], in Kingdom of Scotland^[42]; bishop of Ross, Scotland^[12]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen^[13].

Personal Life

William Elphinstone's religion is recorded as Catholic Church^[18].

Death and Burial

William Elphinstone died on October 25, 1514^[5]. He died in Edinburgh^[4]. He is buried at King's College Chapel^[9].

FAQs

Where was William Elphinstone born?

William Elphinstone's place of birth was Glasgow^[2].

Where did William Elphinstone die?

William Elphinstone died in Edinburgh^[4].

What did William Elphinstone do for work?

William Elphinstone worked as Catholic priest^[6], diplomat^[7], and Catholic bishop^[8].

Where did William Elphinstone go to school?

William Elphinstone was educated at University of Glasgow^[16] and University of Paris^[17].