Crichton, Robert
From AngloScottish
| Dates | c.1603-12 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | London and Oxfordshire | ||
| Vocation | Nobleman | ||
| Place of Birth | Drumlanrig?, Scotland | ||
| Marriage | Anne Fermor | ||
| Issue | William (legitimized 1609) | ||
| Place of birth | Source | Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
Eighth Lord Crichton of Sanquhar. Sent on minor diplomatic missions by King James to France and Italy. Prospered somewhat under Queen Anne and had some rights of attendance in king's English bedchamber. Lost an eye in fencing match (1604) whilst in Oxfordshire. Hired two Scots to murder John Turner in 1612. Surrendered a few days after perpetrators were caught. Refused trial as a Scottish nobleman and appeared at king's bench where the king refused to pardon him. James sought to make an example of Sanquhar following succession of violent scandals between Englishmen and Scots close to the king. Hung at the gates of Great Palace Yard, Westminster (1612). Father of Crichton, William.
