Andrew Barton

Sir Andrew Barton (c.1466 – August 2, 1511) served as High Admiral of Scotland. Notorious in England and Portugal as a pirate, Barton was a seaman who operated under the aegis of a letter of marque on behalf of the Scottish crown.

Related Topics:
1466 - August 2 - 1511 - Scotland - England - Portugal - Pirate - Aegis - Letter of marque

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He is the subject of an English folk song entitled Sir Andrew Barton.

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See also the article on the Old Scots Navy, for information on Scotland's naval forces prior to union with England.

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