| Repository | Scottish Catholic Archives |
| Ref No | SCA/PG/2/1/251 |
| Title | Bishop Alexander (Alex) Paterson |
| Date | [18th/19th cent] |
| Level | Item |
| Description | This photograph shows a portrait of Bishop Alexander Paterson; Bishop Paterson was born at Pathhead, Enzie, Banffshire in March 1766 and ordained priest at Douai, France in [1791]; he was nominated titular bishop of Cybistra and coadjutor vicar apostolic on 14th May 1816, being consecrated at Paisley on 18th August 1816; he was succeeded on 20th August 1825 and translated to Eastern District on 13th February 1827; he died in Dundee on 30th October 1831. |
| Physical Description | Black and white photograph; 11.25 x 15.75cms |
| Format | photograph |
| AccessConditions | Open for consultation, some sections closed as they hold personal data subject to the Data Protection Act |