Gamelin | |
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Bishop of St Andrews | |
Diocese | St Andrews |
Appointed | 1255 |
Term ended | 29 April 1271 |
Predecessor | Abel de Golynn |
Successor | William Wishart |
Orders | |
Consecration | 26 December 1255 by William de Bondington |
Personal details | |
Died | 29 April 1271 Inchmurdo Palace, Fife |
Gamelin (died 29 April 1271) was a 13th-century Bishop of St Andrews and a key political figure aligned with the Comyn family. He served as Chancellor of Scotland under King Alexander III of Scotland and was also a Papal chaplain. His career was deeply intertwined with both ecclesiastical duties and the political struggles of his time, particularly through his strong association with the Comyns.