Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven

Alexander Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven (c. 1580 - April 4, 1661 in Balgonie, Fife, Scotland), was a Scottish soldier, in Swedish service from 1605 until 1638, where he rose to the rank of Field Marshal. Alexander was the son of captain George Leslie, and a member of the family of Leslie of Balquhain. He married in 1637 to Agnes Renton (died June 29, 1651, daughter of David Renton of Billie), and in due course his eldest son, Gustav Leslie became a colonel in the Swedish Army.

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1580 - April 4 - 1661 - Balgonie - Fife - Scotland - Swedish - 1605 - 1638 - Field Marshal - Gustav Leslie - Swedish Army

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