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Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange (c. 1520 –3 August 1573) was a Scottish politician and soldier who fought for the Scottish Reformation. He ended his career holding Edinburgh castle on behalf of Mary, Queen of Scots and was hanged at the conclusion of a long siege .
William Kirkcaldy (born c. 1520—died August 3, 1573, Edinburgh, Scotland) was a Scottish soldier, a leader of Scotland’s Protestants in the reign of the Roman Catholic queen Mary Stuart. Kirkcaldy was one of the Protestant conspirators who murdered the powerful cardinal David Beaton at St. Andrews Castle in May 1546.
Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange – Mary Queen of Scots. Alias: Corax – as agent of Edward VI. Born: About 1530. Died: 3 August 1753. Cause of Death: Hanged. Religion: Reformer. Parents: Sir James Kirkcaldy of Grange. Janet Melville. Spouse (s): Unknown. Children: Janet Kirkcaldy, wife of Sir Thomas Kerr of Ferniehurst.
15 de nov. de 2023 · Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange was the son of Sir James Kirkcaldy, Lord High Treasurer under James V. His mother was Janet Melville sister of the five Melville brother who played such a prominent part as civil servants and diplomats during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots.
Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange 1520-1573. Although Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange was executed 200 years before the Painting was painted, he deserves a brief mention because of his association with Regent Moray and St Giles Cathedral.
Kirkcaldy, Sir William ( c. 1520–73). Kirkcaldy had a tempestuous life in turbulent times. His father Sir James had been lord high treasurer to James V of Scotland, an opponent of Cardinal Beaton and privy to his murder. William was present and took an active part.
It commanded Andrew, Earl of Rothes, and William Kirkcaldy of Grange to enter themselves prisoners within the Castle of Dumbarton. On the 14th of the same month, Kirkcaldy was denounced as a rebel, and charged, under pains of treason, to deliver up the fortalice of Halyards.
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