Adam of Harcarse facts for kids
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| Abbot of Melrose | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| In Office | 1219 – 1245 |
| Predecessor | Radulf II |
| Successor | Matthew |
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| Died | Missing required parameter 1=month! 1245 Melrose |
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Adam of Harcarse (died 1245) was a 13th-century Cistercian Abott. He served as Abbot of Newbattle between 1216 and 1219 and then Abbot of Melrose from 1219 until his death in 1245.
Biography
Adam was a cellarer at Newbattle Abbey before he succeeded Richard as the Abbot of Newbattle Abbey on 20 August 1216, serving until he was elected Abbot of Melrose Abbey on 6 August 1219. During 1235, he accompanied Patrick II, Earl of Dunbar with a Scottish army together with Gilbert, the Bishop of Galloway, to quell the revolt in Galloway and forced the submission of Tomás mac Ailein and Gille Ruadh.
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