Abbot of Jedburgh

The Abbot of Jedburgh (previously Prior of Jedburgh, later Commendator of Jedburgh) was the head of the Augustinian canons of Jedburgh Abbey, Roxburghshire. It was founded by King David I of Scotland in 1138, and David's grandson and successor Máel Coluim IV ensured its promotion to the status of abbey before 1156. The position was secularized in the 16th century, and in 1606 turned into a secular lordship for the last commendator, Alexander Home, now earl of Home.

The following is a list of priors, abbots and commendators:

List of priors

List of abbots

List of commendators

Notes

  1. ↑ Previously Prior of Restenneth.
  2. ↑ Loyalist of the English crown during the First War of Scottish Independence.
  3. 1 2 Previously Prior of Restenneth.
  4. ↑ Had been claiming title since 1468.
  5. ↑ Previously Abbot of Dryburgh.
  6. ↑ As Archbishop of Glasgow.

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