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  1. Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange (c. 1520 –3 August 1573) was a Scottish politician and soldier who fought for the Scottish Reformation. He ended his career holding Edinburgh castle on behalf of Mary, Queen of Scots and was hanged at the conclusion of a long siege .

  2. In full: Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange. Kirkcaldy also spelled: Kirkaldy. Born: c. 1520. Died: August 3, 1573, Edinburgh, Scotland. William Kirkcaldy (born c. 1520—died August 3, 1573, Edinburgh, Scotland) was a Scottish soldier, a leader of Scotland’s Protestants in the reign of the Roman Catholic queen Mary Stuart.

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  3. 26 de abr. de 2022 · Birthplace: Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. Death: 1601 (45-55) Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom. Immediate Family: Son of Sir James Kirkcaldy of Grange, Kt. and Helen Leslie. Husband of Margaret Hamilton. Father of Robert Kirkaldie of Grange and Reverend Mr. Thomas Kirkcaldy, minister of the Gospel at Dalserf.

  4. Born: About 1530. Died: 3 August 1753. Cause of Death: Hanged. Religion: Reformer. Parents: Sir James Kirkcaldy of Grange. Janet Melville. Spouse (s): Unknown. Children: Janet Kirkcaldy, wife of Sir Thomas Kerr of Ferniehurst. Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange was the son of Sir James Kirkcaldy, Lord High Treasurer under James V.

  5. About this artwork. This painting is the only known portrait of Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange completed during his lifetime. Recognised as one of the most influential figures of the time in Scotland, Kirkcaldy led an intriguing life. After implication in the murder of Cardinal Beaton in 1546, Kirkcaldy fled to France only to be captured and ...

  6. Memoirs and Adventures of Sir William Kirkaldy of Grange. Chapter I. The Kirkaldys of that Ilk. William Kirkaldy, reputed the bravest soldier, the most accomplished cavalier of his time, and one of the jy earliest converts made by the Scottish Reformers, was the eldest son of Sir James Kirkaldy, Baron of Kirkaldy-Grange, (Lord High Treasurer to ...

  7. views 1,297,676 updated. Kirkcaldy, Sir William ( c. 1520–73). Kirkcaldy had a tempestuous life in turbulent times. His father Sir James had been lord high treasurer to James V of Scotland, an opponent of Cardinal Beaton and privy to his murder. William was present and took an active part.