William Turnbull

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For the BBC newsreader, see Bill Turnbull

William Turnbull (d. 1454) was an influential Bishop of Glasgow, in Scotland, from 1448 to 1454.

He studied arts at the University of St Andrews (1419), canon law at Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium and studied at the University of Pavia, Italy for a doctorate in canon law (1439).

Upon his return to Scotland, he befriended King James II and became Keeper of the Privy Seal (1440-1448) and Royal Secretary (1441-1442). In 1447 he was appointed Bishop of Dunkeld, then a year later Bishop of Glasgow.

During his time as Bishop, he pursued the formation of a university in Glasgow with the encouragement of King James. On 7 January 1451, Pope Nicholas V issued a papal bull decreeing the foundation of the University of Glasgow, which started classes in the Glasgow Cathedral buildings.

Political offices
Preceded by
William Foulis
Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland
14421454
Succeeded by
Thomas Spence, Bishop of Galloway
Religious Posts
Preceded by
James Bruce
Bishop of Dunkeld
Elect 1447
Succeeded by
John Raulston
Preceded by
James Bruce
Bishop of Glasgow
1447/81454
Succeeded by
Andrew de Durisdere


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