Ludovic Lindsay, 16th Earl of Crawford facts for kids

Ludovic Lindsay, 16th Earl of Crawford (born 1600, died 1652), was an important Scottish nobleman and a strong supporter of the King during a time of great change. He was known as a Royalist, which meant he was loyal to King Charles I during the English Civil War. Ludovic was the son of Henry Lindsay, 13th Earl of Crawford and Helen Chisholm.

Early Adventures Abroad

Ludovic Lindsay was not just a Scottish landowner; he also had exciting adventures in other countries. From 1633 to 1634, he served the King of Poland. During this time, he led a group of soldiers, some of whom were Scotsmen, in battles known as the Muscovite campaigns. These were conflicts in Eastern Europe.

A few years later, from 1636 to 1638, Ludovic continued his military career. He led the same group of soldiers, but this time he was working for King Philip IV of Spain. They fought against the French army in a region called Flanders, which is now part of Belgium.

A Time of Trouble in Scotland

In 1641, Ludovic Lindsay was involved in a political event in Scotland known as The Incident. This was a tricky situation that involved disagreements between powerful people and the King.

Fighting in the English Civil War

When the English Civil War began in 1642, Ludovic Lindsay quickly joined King Charles I at Nottingham. This war was a huge conflict between the King and the Parliament. Ludovic was a brave soldier and fought in several important battles. He was at the Battle of Edgehill and the Battle of Newbury.

However, things did not always go well for Ludovic. In 1644, after a major battle called Battle of Marston Moor, the Scottish Parliament decided that he had lost his title as Earl of Crawford. His title was then given to his cousin, John Lindsay, 1st Earl of Lindsay.

Later that same year, Ludovic was captured at Newcastle-on-Tyne after a long, seven-month Siege of Newcastle. He was in great danger, but luckily, he was not harmed. In 1645, a famous Royalist leader named Montrose helped him escape. Ludovic then continued to fight alongside Montrose until the King surrendered at Newark-on-Trent.

Later Life and Legacy

After the war, Ludovic Lindsay traveled to different places, including Ireland and Spain. He passed away in 1652, likely in France.

Even though Ludovic lost his title during his lifetime, the Earldom of Crawford continued. After his death, the title officially passed to his cousin, John Lindsay. John Lindsay had also been given the title of Earl of Lindsay, so for a long time, the two earldoms were held by the same person. This continued until George Lindsay-Crawford, 22nd Earl of Crawford, who was also the 6th Earl of Lindsay, died in 1808 without having any children.