Abbot of Deer
The Abbot of Deer (later Commendator of Deer), was the head of the
Robert Keith II (becoming Lord Altrie
) in 1587. The following is a list of known abbots and commendators:
List of abbots
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List of commendators
- Robert Keith I, 1543-1550
- Robert Keith II, 1552-1587
Notes
- ^ Became abbot of Kinloss.
- ^ Previously prior of Pluscarden (1428-1429).
- ^ Prior of Pluscarden (1428-1439).
- ^ Became abbot of Coupar Angus (1461-1469).
Bibliography
- Cowan, Ian B. & Easson, David E., Medieval Religious Houses: Scotland With an Appendix on the Houses in the Isle of Man, Second Edition, (London, 1976), p. 47
- Watt, D.E.R. & Shead, N.F. (eds.), The Heads of Religious Houses in Scotland from the 12th to the 16th Centuries, The Scottish Records Society, New Series, Volume 24, (Edinburgh, 2001), pp. 54–8
See also
Senior churchmen of Medieval Scotland (post-1100)  | |
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| Archbishops | |
| Bishops | |
| Archdeacons | |
| Abbots | |
| Priors | |