Adrian Lefeau

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Adrian Lefeau or Leseau was a French musician at the court of Mary, Queen of Scots. [1]

Adrian Lefeau was a valet at the Scottish court and dined with other musicians, who were also appointed as valets to the queen. [2] Mary bought him a black satin doublet in 1563. [3]

He was sent to France to buy viols, lutes, and other musical instruments. His ship returned to Montrose and the coffer of string instruments was carried to Holyrood Palace. [4]

He seems to have left Scotland before Easter 1567 as his name does not appear in a list with the other valets. [5]

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References

  1. William Barclay Turnbull, Letters of Mary Stuart (London, 1845), p. xxxvii.
  2. Agnes Strickland, Life of Mary Queen of Scots, vol. 1 (London, 1883), p. 162.
  3. Joseph Robertson, Inventaires de la Royne Descosse (Edinburgh, 1863), p. 136.
  4. Gordon Donaldson, Thirds of Benefices (SHS: Edinburgh, 1949), p. 100.
  5. Charles Thorpe McInnes, Accounts of the Treasurer, vol. 12 (Edinburgh, 1970), p. 401.