John Paton (Covenanter)
Scottish Presbyterian soldier (d.1684) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Paton was a Scottish soldier and Covenanter. He was executed at the Grassmarket on 9 May 1684 largely for his actions at the Battle of Bothwell Bridge.[1][2]
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John Paton | |
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Born | Meadowhead, Fenwick |
Died | 9 May 1684 (executed) Grassmarket, Edinburgh |
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Allegiance | |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Battle of Lützen (1632), Battle of Marston Moor, Battle of Kilsyth, Battle of Philiphaugh, Battle of Worcester, Battle of Rullion Green, Battle of Bothwell Bridge |
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