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The Scots Spaniards

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1 In the most noble city of Madrid, being in residence there the Court and Councils of His Majesty, on the tenth day of the month of May of the year 1627. before me there presented themselves
Colonel William Semple , Scottish knight and Gentil-hombre de la Boca of His Majesty, and Dona Maria de Ledcsma. his wife, citizens of this locality of Madrid . determined to found and endow a Seminary or College for Scottish Seculars.'
The Colegio Real de
Escoceses still exists in Valladolid. training young men for the priesthood in Scotland.
Hilly Kay visits
Valladolid to record the impressions of contemporary Scots Spaniards.
Reader JOHN SHEDDEN Producer BILLY KAY
BBC Scotland (Kcpeat)

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Unknown:
Colonel William Semple
Reader:
John Shedden
Producer:
Billy Kay
Source: Radio Times

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