Archibald MacDonald
Scottish hostage
About Archibald MacDonald
Lived 1501 – 1618 (aged 116–117). Archibald MacDonald was a Scottish.
Archibald MacDonald of Gigha, Gilleashuig Dubh, was a son of Angus MacDonald, 8th of Dunnyveg. Archibald was granted lands on Gigha for life in a charter in 1576, which were confirmed in 1582 and by the crown in 1598. Archibald was confined as a hostage for his father and brother in Dumbarton Castle and attempted an escape from the castle in 1607. He died in 1618.
Family He had issue;
John Hugh Archibald
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Who was Archibald MacDonald?
Scottish hostage
When was Archibald MacDonald born?
Archibald MacDonald was born in 1501.
When did Archibald MacDonald die?
Archibald MacDonald died in 1618.
What nationality was Archibald MacDonald?
Archibald MacDonald was Scottish.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Archibald MacDonald
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