Bishop Alexander of Dorpat was likely one of the army's leaders, however.

About 1130, Bishop Alexander of Lincoln built a castle just southwest of the town.

Given that the earlier charters mention the existence of a manor at Fetternear, Bishop Alexander must have been responsible for rebuilding the palace.

Bishop Alexander died on 29 July 1380, and was buried before the altar of Aberdeen Cathedral.

At first, Bishop Alexander seemed unsure of what to do about Arius.

When Bishop Alexander died in 327, Athanasius succeeded him, despite not meeting the age requirements for a hierarch.

Under Bishop Alexander (313-326), probably in about 319, he came forward as a champion of subordinationist teaching about the person of Christ.

Bishop Alexander of Alexandria was criticised for his slow reaction against Arius.

Bishop Alexander, so the tale runs, had invited a number of fellow prelates to meet him at breakfast after a great religious function.

Not long after this," adds the same authority, Bishop Alexander "invited Athanasius to be his commensal and secretary.