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a Scotch prelate, was early preferred to the provostry of Lincluden, and February 9, 1503. was elected abbot of the monastery of Aberbrothock. In 1509 he was made lord treasurer, and in 1510 he was elected bishop of the see of the Isles. In 1512 he was commentator both of Arbroath and Icolumkill. This prelate was slain with the king on the unfortunate field of Flodden, September 9, 1513. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 305.