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Lewis GordonScottish Baron
Date of Birth: 01.01.1626
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- Lewis Gordon, 3rd Marquess of Huntly
- Role in the Covenanting Wars
- Inheritance and Elevation to Marquess
- Support for Charles II and Surrender
- Legacy and Death
Lewis Gordon, 3rd Marquess of Huntly
Early Life and FamilyLewis Gordon was born in Scotland as the third son of George Gordon, 2nd Marquess of Huntly, and Lady Anne Campbell. His maternal uncle was Archibald Campbell, Marquess of Argyll, a prominent figure in the Scottish Covenanting movement.
Role in the Covenanting Wars
During the Scottish Civil Wars of 1644-1646, Gordon shifted allegiances between the Covenanters and Royalists. In 1644, he fought for the Covenanters at the Battle of Aberdeen against James Graham, the Earl of Montrose. However, he later joined Montrose's campaign in northeastern Scotland.
Inheritance and Elevation to Marquess
In 1645, Gordon's elder brother, Lord George Gordon, was killed at the Battle of Alford. The following year, his other brother, James Gordon, Viscount Aboyne, died in exile in France. After their father's execution in 1649, Gordon inherited the Gordon estates and titles, becoming the 3rd Marquess of Huntly.
Support for Charles II and Surrender
In 1651, the Scottish Parliament restored the forfeited Gordon estates. Gordon supported King Charles II against the radical Covenanters. After Charles' defeat at the Battle of Worcester, he led Scottish resistance in Aberdeenshire. However, he was forced to surrender to English forces in November 1651.
Legacy and Death
Lewis Gordon died in 1653, leaving behind his only son, George, who would later become the 1st Duke of Gordon. His involvement in the Covenanting Wars and his later support for Charles II reflect the complexities of Scottish history during this period.
