Andrew Rutherford, 1st Earl of Teviot facts for kids
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The Earl of Teviot
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| Governor of Tangier | |
| In office 1663–1664 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Mordaunt |
| Succeeded by | Sir Tobias Bridges |
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Andrew Rutherfurd
Restalrig, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died | 4 May 1664 Jews' Mount, Tangier, Morocco |
| Spouse | Susanna de Melville |
| Alma mater | Edinburgh University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | France, England |
| Rank | Colonel général des Ecossais |
| Unit | Garde Écossaise, Tangier Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Thionville (1643) Battle of Lens (1648) Civil wars of the Fronde |
Andrew Rutherford, 1st Earl of Teviot was a brave Scottish soldier and leader. He lived in the 1600s and served both the French and English kings. He is best known for being the governor of Tangier, a city in North Africa. His name is sometimes spelled "Rutherfurd." He died on May 4, 1664.
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Early Life and Education
Andrew Rutherford was born in Restalrig, Scotland. He was the youngest of five sons. His father, William Rutherfurd, was a merchant and a burgess of Edinburgh. A burgess was a respected citizen with special rights.
Andrew studied at Edinburgh University. After his studies, he decided to become a soldier in France.
Military Career and Leadership
Andrew Rutherford began his military career in France. He served the French government during a time when England was without a king. This period was known as the Commonwealth or Interregnum. France had many Scottish soldiers in its army during the Thirty Years' War.
When Charles II became king of England again, Rutherford returned to Scotland. King Charles II hired him, partly because the French king, Louis XIV of France, recommended him. Rutherford was known for his courage.
Governor of Dunkirk
In 1661, King Charles II gave Rutherford a Scottish noble title: Lord Rutherfurd. He also made him the governor of Dunkirk. Dunkirk was a port city that England had recently gained.
However, in 1662, King Charles II sold Dunkirk to France. To make up for this, Rutherford was given a new important role. He became the commander of the Colony of Tangier and its army, the Tangier Regiment. He was also given a higher noble title: Earl of Teviot.
Governor of Tangier
In 1663, Andrew Rutherford was sent to Tangier as its new governor. Tangier was a very important city for trade and military control.
His time as governor was very short. On May 4, 1664, he was caught in an ambush. This happened during a battle against the Moors, who were constantly fighting the English soldiers. Earl of Teviot was killed in this battle. Many other soldiers, including nineteen officers and nearly five hundred men, also died that day.
Personal Life
Andrew Rutherford married Susanna de Melville on April 18, 1651. Their wedding took place in France.
He did not have any sons who could inherit his noble title. So, when he died, the title of Earl of Teviot ended. However, he had arranged for his cousin, Sir Thomas Rutherford of Hunthill, to inherit his other title, Lord Rutherford, and his lands.
Legacy
In his will, Andrew Rutherford left money to Edinburgh University. This money was used to build eight new rooms at the university. He also asked for a special Latin message, which he wrote himself, to be placed on the building.
