Gavin Dunbar (archbishop of Glasgow)

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Gavin Dunbar
Archbishop of Glasgow
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseGlasgow
Appointed8 July 1524
In office1524–1547
PredecessorJames Beaton
SuccessorAlexander Gordon
Previous postDean of Moray (1517–25) Prior of Whithorn (1518–24)
Orders
Consecration5 February 1525
Personal details
Bornc. 1490
Died30 April 1547 (aged c. 57)

Gavin Dunbar (c. 1490 – 30 April 1547) was a 16th-century archbishop of Glasgow. He was the third son of John Dunbar of Mochrum and Janet Stewart.

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