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David Hackston
Scottish Presbyterian landowner and soldier (d.1680) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Hackston or Halkerstone (died 30 July 1680), was a militant Scottish Covenanter, remembered mainly for his part in the murder of Archbishop James Sharp of St. Andrews in 1679 and his involvement in the events of 1680 which led to his capture and execution.
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David Hackston or Halkerstone | |
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Born | Rathillet, in the parish of Kilmany, Fife |
Died | 30 July 1680 (executed) Grassmarket, Edinburgh |
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Battles/wars | Battle of Drumclog, Battle of Bothwell Bridge |
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