Patrick Hamilton
Scottish Protestant reformer and martyr
Born
1504
522 years ago
Died
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Scotland
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A prominent figure in the early Scottish Reformation, played a crucial role in introducing Protestant ideas to Scotland. Studied at the University of Edinburgh and later at the University of Paris, where exposure to Reformation theology influenced his beliefs. Returned to Scotland to preach reformist views, gaining followers and advocating for religious change. Arrested for heresy, faced trial, and burned at the stake in 1528 in St Andrews, becoming one of the first Protestant martyrs in Scotland.
Introduced Protestant ideas to Scotland
Became a martyr for Reformation beliefs
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