David Beaton
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For the 1823 play about David Beaton, see Cardinal Beaton (play).
David Beaton (also Beton or Bethune;[lower-alpha 1] c. 1494 – 29 May 1546) was Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish cardinal prior to the Reformation.
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David Beaton | |
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Cardinal Archbishop of St Andrews Primate of Scotland | |
Archdiocese | St Andrews |
In office | 1539–1546 |
Predecessor | James Beaton |
Successor | John Hamilton |
Other post(s) | Cardinal-priest of S. Stefano in Monte Celio |
Orders | |
Consecration | between 26 July and 13 August 1538 |
Created cardinal | 20 December 1538 by Pope Paul III |
Rank | Cardinal-priest |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1494 (probably Balfour), Fife, Scotland |
Died | 29 May 1546 (aged c. 52) St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland |
Nationality | Scottish |
Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
Parents | John Beaton and Isobel Monypenny |
Children | 8 |
Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Archbishop of St Andrews 1537–1539 |
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