George Wishart, 16th century Scottish reformer and martyr, mid 19th century. Artist: Anon

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George Wishart, 16th century Scottish reformer and martyr, mid 19th century. Wishart (c1513-1546) on his way to trial before Archbishop Beaton, giving his purse to a beggar. He was found guilty and burned for heresy at St Andrews in March 1546. From Foxe's Book of Martyrs, the first edition of which was published in 1554.

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