In the troubles of the English Civil War he obtained the protection of the Marquess of Montrose and was viewed with suspicion for some years.
[3] Colvill had originally been elected principal of the university in April 1652 following the death of John Adamson.
Therefore, the position was declared vacant again on 17 January 1653, with Dr Robert Leighton being elected Principal instead.
However, since Colvill had already given in his demission to his church and left the Netherlands, he was allowed a year's stipend (2000 Scots merks) for his trouble and expense.
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