William Baillie (soldier)
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General William Baillie (c. 1595–1653) was a Scottish professional soldier who fought for the Dutch and later commanded a regiment under Gustavus Adolphus in Sweden.[1] Previously having seen service in the Scots-Dutch brigade, he joined the Scottish regiment of Colonel Alexander Hamilton in Sweden before going on to command a German regiment. Records of his service in the Swedish army fade out after 1633. He returned to Scotland in 1639.[1] He served with the Army of the Covenant in 1639 at Duns Law with the rank of colonel.[2][3]
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Born | c. 1595 |
Died | 1653 |
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