Archdeacon of St Andrews

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The Archdeacon of St Andrews was the head of the Archdeaconry of St Andrews, a subdivision of the Diocese of St Andrews, from the 12th to the 17th century. The position was one of the most important positions within the medieval Scottish church; because of his area's large population and high number of parish churches, the Archdeacon of St Andrews may have exercised more power than many Scottish bishops. The following is a list of known archdeacons:

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List of Archdeacons of St Andrews

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  1. ↑ Became Bishop of Aberdeen.
  2. ↑ Became Bishop of St Andrews.
  3. 1 2 Became Bishop of St Andrews.
  4. ↑ Became Bishop of Dunblane.
  5. ↑ Seal of St Andrews archdeacon used in this year, but name unknown.
  6. ↑ Became Archbishop of St Andrews.
  7. 1 2 Became Archbishop of St Andrews.
  8. ↑ Was Bishop of Dunkeld (elect) in 1483, but failed to attain the bishopric.
  9. ↑ The famous medieval philosopher; got provided after Alexander Inglis was elected as Bishop of Dunkeld; as this was unsuccessful, Inglis resumed his position as Archdeacon.
  10. ↑ Became Bishop of Aberdeen.
  11. ↑ Also Abbot of Dunfermline.
  12. ↑ Also Abbot of Dunfermline.
  13. ↑ Gordon Donaldson, Register of the Privy Seal of Scotland: 1581–1584, vol. 8 (Edinburgh, 1982), p. 488 no. 2757.

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