Gavin Hamilton

Religious Leader

1561 – 1612

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Who was Gavin Hamilton?

Gavin Hamilton, bishop of Galloway, was the second son of John Hamilton of Orbiston, Lanarkshire. The father, descended from Sir James Hamilton of Cadzow, fell at the battle of Langside, fighting for Mary, Queen of Scots.

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Born
1561
Scotland
Religion
  • Church of Scotland
Education
  • University of St Andrews
Died
Feb 1, 1612

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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