Graham, James (London) 1

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Dates 1670s
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).