Graham, James (London) 1
From AngloScottish
Dates | 1670s | ||
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Location | London | ||
Vocation | Army | ||
Place of Birth | Glasgow | ||
Marriage | Christian Rothes | ||
Issue | |||
Place of birth | Source | J.B. Paul, The Scots Peerage: A History of the Noble Families of Scotland, 9 vols (Edinburgh, 1904-1914), vi, 259-61 |
Third Marquis of Montrose. Educated at University of Glasgow. Completed education in France. Upon return to London became a court favourite of Charles II. Received commission as captain of a troop of horse in Duke of York’s regiment (1678). Was at Battle of Bothwell Bridge (1679). Resided chiefly at Canongate, where he died of fever (1684).