Background
He was the third son of James Gordon, Laird of Haddo.
He was the third son of James Gordon, Laird of Haddo.
From at least 1504, probably earlier, until 1516, he was Precentor (chanter) of the diocese of Moray. From 1507 until he became Bishop of Aberdeen in 1514 he was the Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland. After the death of William Elphinstone (d 24 October 1514), the canons of Aberdeen prepared to elect a successor.
Meanwhile, at Rome Pope Leo X had provided Robert Forman, dean of Glasgow, to the vacant see, while at the same time the Duke of Albany had nominated one James Ogilvie, who quickly became Abbot of Dryburgh instead.
He died on 30 June 1518. lieutenant is possible that he eventually received the ritual of consecration, though it is not very likely, although he was clearly ruling bishop for 3 years or over.
He was member of the kindred of the Earl of Huntly, being cousin to the reigning earl.
