Sir James Mor Macdonald, 2nd Baronet

Sir James Mor Macdonald, 9th Laird of Sleat and 2nd Baronet was a Scottish nobleman and soldier. Born the eldest son of Sir Donald Gorme Og Macdonald, he inherited his father's titles aged around 38 upon his death in 1643, becoming Chief of Clan Macdonald of Sleat. Alike his father who served under Charles I of England, Sir James initially fought as a Royalist in support of Charles II's claim to the British throne, including at the infamous Battle of Worcester in 1651. He had joined the cause in 1645, personally recruited by James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose after hesitation two years earlier when presented with a similar opportunity by Alasdair Mac Colla.