Andrew Forman

Scottish diplomat
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Born:
c. 1465
Died:
March 11, 1521

Andrew Forman (born c. 1465—died March 11, 1521) was a Scottish prelate and diplomat during the reigns of James IV and James V. He was educated at the University of St. Andrews. James IV employed him as his emissary to Rome and to England, where he took part in negotiating James’s marriage (1503) to Margaret Tudor. From 1511 he was engaged in furthering the King’s plan for a general peace in Europe and for a great crusade against the Turks. To this end he acted as mediator between Louis XII of France and Pope Julius II, who were at war ...(100 of 206 words)