James Crichton of Eliock and Cluny

James Crichton of Eliock and Cluny, better known as The Admirable Crichton, was a sixteenth century polymath who lived in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland. He was renowned for his learning in many fields, but lost his life after being stabbed by a university student. A memorial to him can be found in the church of St. Bride's in Sanquhar.

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Sixteenth century - Polymath - Dumfries and Galloway - Scotland - Sanquhar

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