James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 – 21 May 1650) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed.
Born: 1612
Died: May 21st, 1650
Categories: Scots, Military leaders, Politicians, 17th century deaths
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He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, That dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all.
I ’ll make thee glorious by my pen, And famous by my sword.