John Hamilton (archbishop of St Andrews)
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John Hamilton (3 February 1512 – 6 April 1571), Scottish prelate and politician, was an illegitimate son of The 1st Earl of Arran (in the Peerage of Scotland).[1]
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John Hamilton | |
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Archbishop of St Andrews Primate of Scotland | |
Church | Roman Catholic |
Archdiocese | St Andrews |
Appointed | 28 November 1547 |
In office | 1547–1571 |
Predecessor | David Beaton |
Successor | Gavin Hamilton |
Orders | |
Consecration | 22 August 1546 |
Personal details | |
Born | 3 February 1512 |
Died | 6 April 1571 (aged 59) Stirling, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Parents | James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran & Mrs Boyd[citation needed] |
Partner | Grizzel Sempill |
Children | 6 |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Dunkeld (1544-1546) |
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