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Brief biographies of the bishops and archbishops of St Andrews from the 10th century to 1615, by Sir James Balfour of Denmilne.

 Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.33.2.8

Scope and Contents

The work was compiled after 1623 (reference is made to John Selden’s edition of Eadmer`s works published in that year) and used Fordun, Boece and other historians as sources.

Dates

  • Creation: After 1623.

Extent

0.00 Linear metres (23 + many blank folios.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

The manuscript was part of the papers of Sir James Balfour of Denmilne (Denmilne MS.7).

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented, 1925, by the Faculty of Advocates to the nation on the foundation of the National Library of Scotland.

Title
National Library of Scotland Catalogue of Manuscripts
Author
National Library of Scotland
Date
20 07 2015
Description rules
Finding Aid Prepared Using Local Descriptive Rules
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository

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