Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill

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Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill was a 16th-century Scottish soldier and laird best known for his role in the capture of Dumbarton Castle during the Marian civil war.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Scottish laird
Scottish soldier
historical figure
associatedWithPlace Dumbarton
Glasgow
captured Dumbarton Castle
captureOfDumbartonCastleDate 1571
centuryOfActivity 16th century
conflict Marian civil war
countryOfCitizenship Kingdom of Scotland
ethnicGroup Scottish
historicalPeriod Scottish Reformation era
loyalty James VI of Scotland
linked to: James VI and I

Regent James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton
militaryBranch Scottish forces loyal to the Regent
militaryRank captain
nobleFamily Crawford family
notableEvent night assault on Dumbarton Castle
notableFor capture of Dumbarton Castle
occupation landowner
soldier
opposedFaction supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots
participatedIn Marian civil war
positionHeld laird of Jordanhill
regionOfActivity Lowlands of Scotland
residence Jordanhill
near Glasgow
resultOfAction Dumbarton Castle taken for the king’s party
supportedFaction Regent Moray and the king’s party
usedTactic surprise escalade of castle walls

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Crawford hasNotableBearer Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill