James Crichton

James Crichton (born August 1560, Eliock House, Dumfries, Scotland—died July 1582, Mantua, Mantua [Italy]) was an orator, linguist, debater, man of letters, and scholar commonly called the “Admirable” Crichton. Although many considered him to be a model of the cultured Scottish gentleman, others doubted the very existence of an individual of such achievements. From his parents, Robert Crichton, a public official, and Elizabeth Stewart of the house of Beith, Crichton claimed royal descent. After receiving...