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SIR JAMES SEMPILL (15661626) was the son of John Sempill of Beltrees, and Mary Livingstone, one of the " four Marys," companions of Mary , queen of Scots. He was brought up with James VI. under George Buchanan, and later assisted the kingin the preparation of his Basilikon Doron. Ambassador to England 1 S9o-1600, he was made a knight bachelor , and in 16o1 was sent to France. He died at Paisley in 1626. His wife was Egidia or Geillis Elphinstone of Blythswood. He wrote some theological works in prose
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character , are printed in T. G. Stevenson's edition of The Sempill Ballates.End of Article: SIR JAMES SEMPILL (15661626) If you wish, you can link directly to this article.
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