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John Nisbet
Scottish Presbyterian soldier (d. 1685) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the 17th century judge, see John Nisbet, Lord Dirleton. For the American merchant, see John Nisbet (North Carolina patriot).
John Nisbet (1627–1685) was a Scottish covenanter who was executed for participating in the insurgency at Bothwell Brig and earlier conflicts and for attending a conventicle.[5][6][7][8] He took an active and prominent part in the struggles, of the Covenanters for civil and religious liberty. He was wounded and left for dead at Pentland in 1666 but lived and fought as a captain at Bothwell Bridge, in 1679. He was subsequently seized and executed as a rebel.[9] He was a descendant of Murdoch Nisbet, a Lollard who translated the Bible into the Scots language.
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John Nisbet of Hardhill | |
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![]() conventicle near Loudoun Hill | |
Born | 1627 |
Died | 4 December 1685 (executed) Grassmarket, Edinburgh |
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Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | Battle of Rullion Green Battle of Drumclog Battle of Bothwell Bridge |
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