William Carmichael (bishop)
Archbishop of Dublin, Ireland (1765)
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William Carmichael (1702–1765) was Archbishop of Dublin for a brief period in 1765.[1]
William Carmichael PC (Ire), LL.D. | |
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| Archbishop of Dublin Bishop of Glendalough Primate of Ireland | |
| Church | Church of Ireland |
| Diocese | Dublin and Glendalough |
| Appointed | 12 June 1765 |
| In office | 1765 |
| Predecessor | Charles Cobbe |
| Successor | Arthur Smyth |
| Previous posts | Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh (1753-1758) Bishop of Ferns and Leighlin (1758) Bishop of Meath (1758-1765) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1 April 1753 by Charles Cobbe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1702 |
| Died | 15 December 1765 (aged 62–63) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | James Carmichael |
He was the son of the second Earl of Hyndford.[2]
He had previously been Archdeacon of Buckingham (1742–1753), Bishop of Clonfert and Kilmacduagh (1753–1758), Ferns and Leighlin (1758) and Meath (1758–1765).[citation needed]
He died on 15 December 1765.[citation needed]
