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Beaton, David
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Beaton, David (1494-1546)

Scottish Catholic cleric and politician. He became a cardinal in 1538 and archbishop of St Andrews in 1539. He held diplomatic posts under James V and was chancellor under Mary Queen of Scots.

Beaton studied civil and canon law in France, and in 1519 was appointed resident for Scotland at the French court. He also acted as ambassador for James V to treat for a French alliance through a marriage between the Scottish king and the French princess. Beaton retained his influence at court after the death of James in 1542. He was opposed to the alliance with England and persecuted religious reformers such as George Wishart, who was condemned to the stake. In revenge, Wishart's friends murdered Beaton at St Andrews.



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