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James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose

Scottish nobleman, poet and soldier of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (1612-1650)

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James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose was a Scottish nobleman, poet, soldier and later viceroy and captain general of Scotland. Montrose initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. From 1644 to 1646, and again in 1650, he fought in the civil war in Scotland on behalf of the King. He is referred to as the Great Montrose.

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Occupation: poet, writer, military officer, politician
Position held: Member of the Parliament of Scotland
Citizenship: Scotland, United Kingdom
Born: October 25, 1612
Died: May 21, 1650

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Magdalene Carnegiespouse John Graham, Earl of Kincardinechild James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrosechild John Graham, 4th Earl of Montrosefather Mary Rutwennmother

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