David Hamilton (bishop)

David Hamilton, Bishop of Argyll and Abbot of Dryburgh (died 1523) was a late medieval Scottish prelate. He was an illegitimate son of James Hamilton, Lord Hamilton, and brother of the James Hamilton, Earl of Arran.

He studied at Glasgow University and graduated in Arts in 1492 and later studied in Paris. He was given the bishopric in 1497. He was witness to royal charters and served on royal commissions and in the exchequer in early 16th century. Between 1505-1507, he acted in Kintyre on royal business, making rentals of lands. He built Saddell Castle between 1508-1512. He died in 1523.

References

• Baronage - Hamilton
• Kintyre Mag

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Name	Hamilton, David
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Date of death	1523
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