Sir James MacDonald, 9th of Dunnyveg facts for kids
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Sir James MacDonald
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| Died | 1626 |
| Resting place | St. Martins Church, London |
| Other names | Sir James MacDonald, Knight of Knockrinsay |
| Title | 9th Clan Chief |
| Predecessor | Angus MacDonald, 8th of Dunnyveg |
Sir James MacDonald, 9th of Dunnyveg (Scottish Gaelic: Séamus Mac Dòmhnuill) was an important leader who lived a long time ago. He was the last chief of a group of people called Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg. This group was also known as Clan Donald South. People often called him James M'Connall. This was because of how his name, Mac Dhòmhnaill, sounded in Gaelic. The name Macdonald that we use today is an English way of spelling it.
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Sir James's Life Story
Sir James MacDonald was the son of Angus MacDonald, 8th of Dunnyveg. His life was full of challenges. He was held captive and put in prison many times. He was also given the special title of Knight of Knockrinsay.
Battles and Conflicts
In 1598, Sir James led his forces in a big fight. This was the Battle of Traigh Ghruinneart on the Isle of Islay. They fought against Sir Lachlan Mor MacLean, 14th Chief. Sir James was hurt in this battle. However, his fighters won and defeated MacLean.
Later, Sir James fought against Hector Og Maclean, 15th Chief. Hector wanted to get revenge for his father's death. This fight was called the Battle of Benbigrie.
Escape and Return
After the Battle of Benbigrie, James had to run away to Ireland. When he came back to Scotland, he was caught. The Earl of Argyll captured him. James was then put in Edinburgh Castle. He stayed there from 1604 until 1615.
In the spring of 1615, James managed to escape from prison. He quickly gathered a group of people. They took back Dunyveg Castle from Sir John Campbell of Cawdor in June. Sir James held the castle for a few months. But in October, the Earl of Argyll's forces took it back again.
Life in Exile
After losing at Islay, Sir James went to Spain. He lived there for a while. Later, he came back from his exile. King James VI of Scotland gave him money to live on. Sir James then lived in London. He never went back to Scotland again. He passed away in London in 1626. He was buried in St. Martins Church in London.
Sir James's Family
Sir James MacDonald married a woman named Margaret. She was the daughter of Sir John Campbell of Cawdor. They did not have children together. It is believed that he had a son named Donald Gorm with another woman.
