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Sinclair, Oliver of Pitcairns birth date uncertain died 1560

From: Behottiere@aol.com
Date: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 03:57:06 EDT

James the fifth's favourite was not as other favourites low born, being a grandson of Earl William Sinclair of Orkney. He was made keeper of Tantallon Castle after the Douglass were banished. James V reclaimed the feu of Orkney and Shetland during his visit of the islands in 1540. Oliver was appointed Justice, Sheriff, Admiral and Bailie. In 1542 he was put in charge of the Scots army for the debacle of Solway Moss.
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