a Protestant, and later became master of the household to James VI and to Anne of Denmark. His daughter Margaret married David Lindsay, 10th Earl of Crawford, and Agnes married Alexander Gordon of Gight. See also Cardinal Beaton, a play based on his life. Notes References Sources External links Extract from John Knox's account of Beaton's murder 1546 – Cardinal Beaton assassinated John Knox, History of the Reformation in Scotland, ed. David Laing (1846–1864) ii. (1900–1902) Scottish cardinals Bishops of Mirepoix Scottish diplomats Abbots of Arbroath Alumni of the University of St Andrews Alumni of the University of Glasgow Archbishops of St Andrews 16th-century Roman Catholic archbishops in Scotland Chancellors of the University of St Andrews Assassinated Scottish politicians Male murder victims 16th-century cardinals 1490s births 1546 deaths Cambuslang People murdered in Scotland Court of James V of Scotland People from Fife Ambassadors of Scotland to France 16th-century diplomats Scottish Roman Catholics Year of birth uncertain