Poet and army officer. Born c. 1661. Son of the gamekeeper to the Marquess of Douglas,
and Cleland; probably lived on the Douglas estate as a child. Educated at the University
of St. Andrews. Soldier in the Covenanter’s army, and participated in the Battle of
Bothwell Bridge (22 June 1679). Lieutenant-colonel of the Cameronian regiment under
William II. Killed in a battle against the Jacobites at Dunkeld. Biographical information:
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