Earl of Argyll's Regiment of Foot

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The Earl of Argyll's Regiment of Foot was a 17th Century Scottish infantry regiment, raised from the men of Argyll, and based at Fort William. The Colonel in Chief was the Earl of Argyll, although this was a nominal appointment, and he did not exercise his command or take part in the regiment's actions. Private soldiers were also called Sentinels in Argyll's regiment of Foot. The regiment was a regular line regiment, rather than a highland militia, and was based at Fort William, under the command of Colonel John Hill, an experienced English officer who had fought with Cromwell during the English Civil War. Captain Campbell received 8 shillings per day as a senior officer.

Related Topics:
Argyll - Fort William - Colonel in Chief - Earl of Argyll - John Hill - English Civil War - Captain Campbell - Shilling

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Secretary of State, John Dalrymple chose the Earl of Argyll?s Regiment of Foot to carry out the Massacre of Glencoe.

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John Dalrymple - Massacre of Glencoe

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A roll call of the 2nd Company of the Earl of Argyll's Regiment was taken in October, 1691. It is unlikely to have changed greatly between this point and February, when the company was involved in the Massacre of Glencoe. Although Captain Campbell and the majority of the men were highlanders, the junior officers were lowland covenanters. The professional nature of the regiment is reflected in the diversity of surnames on the roll, casting the Massacre of Glencoe as more than just a disagreement between Clans Campbell and MacDonald.

Related Topics:
Covenanters - Campbell - MacDonald

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The regiment fought in the Low Countries until its surrender to the French in 1695, when it was disbanded.

Related Topics:
Low Countries - Surrender to the French

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