David Beaton
David Beaton | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal Archbishop of St Andrews Primate of Scotland | |
| Archdiocese | St Andrews |
| In office | 1539–1546 |
| Predecessor | James Beaton |
| Successor | John Hamilton |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-priest of S. Stefano in Monte Celio |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Archbishop of St Andrews 1537–1539 |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | between 26 July and 13 August 1538 |
| Created cardinal | 20 December 1538 by Pope Paul III |
| Rank | Cardinal-priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1494 (probably Balfour), Fife, Scotland |
| Died | 29 May 1546 (aged c. 52) St Andrews Castle, Fife, Scotland |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic Church |
| Parents | John Beaton and Isobel Monypenny |
| Children | 8 |
David Beaton (also Beton or Bethune; c. 1494 – 29 May 1546) was Archbishop of St Andrews and the last Scottish cardinal prior to the Reformation.