Biography
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 which he held until his death in 1454.
On 28 October 1447, John Pigott, the manorial lord, presented Ven William Turnbull, "Bishop of Dunkeld," to the Rectory of Abington Pigotts, in the Diocese of Ely.
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, with Turnbull as the first chancellor.
Turnbull High School in Bishopbriggs is named after him, as is Turnbull Hall, the Catholic Chaplaincy at the University of Glasgow.
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| Preceded by William Foulis |
Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland 1442–1454 |
Succeeded by Thomas Spens Bishop of Galloway |
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| Preceded by James Bruce |
Bishop of Dunkeld Elect 1447 |
Succeeded by John Raulston |
| Preceded by James Bruce |
Bishop of Glasgow 1447/8–1454 |
Succeeded by Andrew de Durisdere |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by University established |
Chancellor of the University of Glasgow 1451 to 1454 |
Succeeded by Andrew de Durisdeer |
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| Name | Turnbull, William |
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| Short description | Scottish bishop |
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| Date of death | 1454 |
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