History of Leith, Edinburgh

2/28/2005

George Wishart (1513-1546)

George Wishart

George Wishart preached the reformed religion in Scotland and was involved in plots against Cardinal Beaton. He was burnt at the Stake at St Andrews. It is known that he preached in Leith probably at South Leith Church in the presence of John Knox

 
 

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