William Kirkcaldy Of Grange
Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange (c. 1520 – 3 August 1573), Scottish politician and soldier, William fought for the Scottish reformation but ended his career holding Edinburgh castle on behalf of Mary, Queen of Scots and was hanged at the conclusion of a long siege.
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