David Beaton

David Beaton (also Beton or Bethune; c.1494  29 May 1546) was Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish cardinal prior to the Reformation.

David Beaton
Cardinal Archbishop of St Andrews
Primate of Scotland
ArchdioceseSt Andrews
In office1539–1546
PredecessorJames Beaton
SuccessorJohn Hamilton
Other post(s)Cardinal-priest of S. Stefano in Monte Celio
Orders
Consecrationbetween 26 July and 13 August 1538
Created cardinal20 December 1538
by Pope Paul III
RankCardinal-priest
Personal details
Bornc.1494
(probably Balfour), Fife, Scotland
Died29 May 1546 (aged c.52)
St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland
NationalityScottish
DenominationRoman Catholic Church
ParentsJohn Beaton and Isobel Monypenny
Children8
Previous post(s)Coadjutor Archbishop of St Andrews 1537–1539
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