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Hamilton, John (1)

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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a Scotch prelate, was made abbot of Paisley in 1525, and went to France to pursue his studies. In 1543 he was made keeper of the privy seal, and soon after lord treasurer. He became bishop of St. Andrews the same year, and in 1545 was translated to the see of Dunkeld. Under the regency of the earl of Moray, he was accused of treason, and hanged publicly, April 1, 1570. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, pages 38, 95.

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Hamilton, John (1)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​h/hamilton-john-1.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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