Gamelin (bishop)
Gamelin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Andrews | |
Seal of bishop Gamelin. | |
| Diocese | St Andrews |
| Appointed | 1255 |
| Term ended | 29 April 1271 |
| Predecessor | Abel de Golynn |
| Successor | William Wishart |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 26 December 1255 by William de Bondington |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 29 April 1271 Inchmurdo Palace, Fife |
Gamelin (died 29 April 1271) was a 13th-century Bishop of St Andrews and a key political figure aligned with the Comyn family. He served as Chancellor of Scotland under King Alexander III of Scotland and was also a Papal chaplain. His career was deeply intertwined with both ecclesiastical duties and the political struggles of his time, particularly through his strong association with the Comyns.