Nicol Uddert
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Nicol Uddert or Udward or Udwart or Anglicised as Nicol Edward (c. 1550 – c. 1610) was a 16th century Scottish merchant who served as Provost of Edinburgh in 1592/93.
Life
He was a son of Thomas Uddert. In July 1567, Michael Gilbert, Robert Abercromby, and Uddert were sent as Edinburgh's commissioners to the coronation of James VI at Stirling. Nicol Uddert worked for Regent Moray and in October 1568 came to York to serve him during the conference about Mary, Queen of Scots, and the casket letters.
He was elected Provost of Edinburgh in 1592 in succession to William Little of Liberton. He was succeeded in 1593 by Alexander Home of North Berwick.
During his period as Provost he hosted King James VI and his queen at his house. The king stayed in January 1591 and February 1592.
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