Archibald Douglas, 2nd Earl of Forfar facts for kids
Archibald Douglas, 2nd Earl of Forfar, 3rd Earl of Ormond was an important Scottish nobleman. He was born on May 25, 1692, and passed away on December 8, 1715. He held two special titles: Earl of Forfar and Earl of Ormond.
Archibald was the only son of Archibald Douglas, who was the 1st Earl of Forfar. His mother was Robina Lockhart. When his father died on December 11, 1712, Archibald inherited his titles. He was just 20 years old at the time.
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A Young Leader in the Military
Archibald Douglas became a military leader at a young age. From 1713 until his death in 1715, he was a Colonel of a famous army group. This group was called the 3rd Regiment of Foot, also known as "The Buffs."
Serving His Country as an Envoy
Besides his military role, Archibald also worked as a diplomat. In 1714, he served as an Envoy to Prussia. An envoy is like a special representative who goes to another country to handle important matters for their own government.
The Jacobite Rising of 1715
In 1715, there was a big conflict in Scotland called the Jacobite rising of 1715. This was a fight over who should be the king of Great Britain. Archibald Douglas fought on the side that supported the Hanoverian royal family.
The Battle of Sheriffmuir
Archibald led his regiment, the 3rd Regiment, into a major battle. This was the Battle of Sheriffmuir, which took place on December 3, 1715. It was a very fierce fight. During the battle, Archibald was severely wounded. He received 17 injuries.
A Life Cut Short
Sadly, Archibald Douglas died from his battle wounds. He passed away in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland, on December 8, 1715. He was only 23 years old.
He was later buried in Bothwell Church. This church was located on his family's land in Bothwell. Archibald never married and did not have any children.
