John Balfour of Kinloch
Scottish assassin (fl. 1663–1683) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with John Balfour of Burleigh.
John Balfour of Kinloch was the principal actor in the assassination of Archbishop Sharp in 1679.[1][5] For this crime his estate was forfeited and a large reward offered for his capture. He fought at Drumclog and at Bothwell Bridge, and is said to have escaped to Holland, and to have there tendered his services to the Prince of Orange.[6][5]
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John Balfour of Kinloch | |
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Nationality | Scottish |
Other names | Burly |
Movement | Covenanters |
Spouse | Barbara Hackston |
Criminal charge | murder |
Reward amount | 10,000 merks[1] |
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Victims | James Sharp |
Date | 3 May 1679 |
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