Page 558 - James, who was ten years of age in 1665, when he was sent to Douai. He went to the Scots College at Madrid in September 1669, when his age is given at twenty-four, and died there.
Appendix III - Register of the Scots College in Spain - Madrid Period 1627-1767 - ADMINISTRATORS/RECTORS
1669
38. JAMES SEMPLE. Born c. 1655, the son of Lord Semple; to Scots College, Douai, 29th April 1665 (Figures); to Scots College, Madrid, at his father’s request, 3rd October 1669; died in Madrid.