Kennedy

Kennedy, James, a grandson, on his mother's side, of Robert III. of Scotland, was born about 1405, and trained on the Continent for the priesthood. In 1437 he was made Bishop of Dunkeld, where he showed much vigour and ability, and on being transferred in 1440 to the see of St. Andrew's he pursued his efforts for reforming the Church, and won the confidence of James II., who appointed him Chancellor. His advice materially aided the king in resisting the encroachments of the Douglas clan. In 1460 he became one of the Council of Regency, and did much to advance Scottish interests. The College of St. Salvator was founded by him, and he also built a ship for trading purposes at the then enormous cost of £10,000. He died in 1466.