James Beaton

James Beaton (or Bethune) (1473–1539) was a Roman Catholic Scottish church leader, the uncle of David Cardinal Beaton and the Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.

James Beaton
Archbishop of St Andrews
ChurchRoman Catholic Church
ArchdioceseSt Andrews
Appointed10 October 1522
Term ended14 February 1539
PredecessorAndrew Forman
SuccessorDavid Beaton
Orders
Consecration15 April 1509
Personal details
Bornc.1473
Died14 February 1539
(aged c.66)
St Andrews, Scotland
ParentsJohn Beaton of Balfour
Previous post(s)Archbishop of Glasgow (1509–22)
Bishop of Galloway
(1508–09)
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