John Wishart (bishop)

Summary

John Wishart (died 1338) was a 14th-century bishop of Glasgow. He was archdeacon of Glasgow from 1321 or earlier. After the death of Bishop John de Lindesay in 1335, John was elected to succeed him at Glasgow, and was consecrated in February 1337 at the orders of Pope Benedict XII at Avignon by Annibald de Ceccano, bishop of Tusculum. His episcopate was extremely brief. His exact death date is not known, but we know that the see was again vacant on 11 May 1338. He was succeeded by William Rae.

John Wishart
Bishop of Glasgow
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
DioceseGlasgow
In office1335/6–1338
PredecessorJohn de Lindsay
SuccessorWilliam Rae
Orders
ConsecrationFebruary 1337
by Annibaldo di Ceccano
Personal details
Died1338
Previous post(s)Archdeacon of Glasgow

References edit

  • Dowden, John, The Bishops of Scotland, ed. J. Maitland Thomson, (Glasgow, 1912)
Religious titles
Preceded by Bishop of Glasgow
1335/6-38
Succeeded by