David Barclay (soldier)
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David Barclay of Ury (1610 – October 12, 1686) was a Scottish professional soldier, courtier and the first Laird of Ury. A soldier of fortune, Barclay fought for Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War, and with the Earl of Middleton during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms.
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David Barclay | |
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Born | 1610 St Cyrus, Kincardineshire |
Died | 12 October 1686 (aged 76) Ury House, Kincardineshire |
Allegiance | Kingdom of France (1626–1630) Swedish Empire (1630–1636) Scottish Covenanters (1644–1648) Scottish Royalists (1648–1654) |
Years of service | 1626–1654 |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | Thirty Years' War Wars of the Three Kingdoms Glencairn's rising |
Relations | Robert Barclay (son) Ewen Cameron of Lochiel (son-in-law) |
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