John Hamilton (archbishop of St Andrews)
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).
The Most Reverend John Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Partner | Grizzel Sempill |
| Children | 6 |
| Previous post(s) | Bishop of Dunkeld (1544-1546) |
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