John Hamilton, 1st Lord Bargany facts for kids
John Hamilton, 1st Lord Bargany was an important Scottish nobleman. He lived during a time of great change and conflict in Scotland and England. He was known for supporting the King during the English Civil War.
Early Life and Family
John Hamilton was the oldest son of Sir John Hamilton of Lettrick. His mother was Jean Campbell. Her father was Alexander Campbell, who was a bishop. John's father was a son of John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Hamilton.
In 1632, John Hamilton married Jean Douglas. She was the daughter of William Douglas, 1st Marquess of Douglas. They had a large family together. They had two sons and five daughters.
Becoming Lord Bargany
John Hamilton received the title of Lord Bargany on November 16, 1641. This made him a member of the Peerage of Scotland. This meant he was a high-ranking nobleman. He officially took over his father's lands and titles in 1642.
He also took part in Scottish politics. He attended the Convention of Estates in 1643. He also served in the Scottish Parliament in 1644 and 1648.
Role in the Civil War
John Hamilton was a strong supporter of King Charles I. This was during the English Civil War. This war was fought between the King and Parliament.
In 1648, he helped the King's side. He gathered a group of soldiers to fight for James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton. This was for an important journey into England.
After a big battle called the Battle of Preston, Hamilton's side lost. Lord Bargany was captured and held as a prisoner for about a year.
Later, he joined King Charles II in the Netherlands. In 1651, he was sent to northern Scotland. His job was to gather more troops for the King.
However, King Charles II was defeated at the Battle of Worcester. Lord Bargany was captured again. This time, he was held in the Tower of London for about a year.
Later Life and Death
Lord Bargany was released in 1654. He passed away in April 1658. His oldest son, also named John, inherited his title. Lord Bargany's wife, Jean, died later in 1669.
