Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven
Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven
Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven was a Scottish soldier in Swedish and Scottish service. Born illegitimate and raised as a foster child, he subsequently advanced to the rank of a Swedish Field Marshal, and in Scotland became Lord General in command of the Army of the Covenanters, privy councillor, captain of Edinburgh Castle, Lord Balgonie and Earl of Leven. In England he commanded the Army of the Solemn League and Covenant and was senior commander of the Army of Both Kingdoms (1642–1647).
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United Kingdom
Date of Death
April 4th, 1661
Died Aged
-308
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Lady Christian Leslie
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Agnes Renton
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Lady Anne Leslie
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Lady Barbara Leslie
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Alexander Leslie, Lord Balgonie
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Lady Mary Leslie
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Lady Janet Leslie
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Gustavus Leslie
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