David Betoun of Creich facts for kids
David Betoun of Creich (born 1466, died 1505) was an important Scottish person. He owned land and worked for the king at court.
His family lived at Creich Castle. He also helped manage Falkland Palace, which was a royal home. His family name can be spelled in different ways, like "Beaton," "Betoun," or "Bethune."
David Betoun's Role in Scotland
David Betoun was the Treasurer of Scotland in 1500 and 1501. The Treasurer was a very important job, like being in charge of all the country's money and finances for the king.
His Family Life
David Betoun married a woman named Janet Duddingston. They had several children:
His Children
- Janette Betoun: She married two important men, Sir Robert Livingstone and later James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Arran.
- John Beaton: He married Jean Hay. John was the father of Robert Beaton of Creich.
- Grizel Beaton: She married James Lyle, who was the 4th Lord Lyle.
- Elizabeth Beaton: She had a daughter named Jean Stewart, Countess of Argyll. Elizabeth was also the mother of a poet named John Stewart of Baldynneis.
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