Graham, James (London)
| Dates | 1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Royalist army officer | ||
| Place of Birth | Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Magdalene Carnegie | ||
| Issue | 5 children | ||
| Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vi, 242-55; Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
First Marquess of Montrose. Studied at University of St Andrew before continuing military education in France. Attended court in 1636 but was supposedly slighted at a meeting by Charles I. Returned to Scotland and initially supported Covenanters. Eventually became disillusioned and joined royalists c.1640. Made lieutenant-general in Scotland (1644), won a few victories but suffered a umber of failures resulting in ordered to disband his army (1646). Montrose sailed into exile where he continued to seek help for the imprisoned Charles I. Continued royalist support for Charles II who renewed Montrose's commission as lieutenant-general and captain-general of Scotland. Executed by covenanters (1650)
Son James, who became second Marquess, followed similar path to his father. Born in Scotland, went to Continent and returned to London in 1652. Also discontented at court due to neglect. Thus returned to Scotland. Married Isabel Douglas and had issue.
