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3 unusual facts about Donald Cameron of Lochiel


Donald Cameron of Lochiel

He had previously given orders to care for the prisoners after Prestonpans, and later he would ensure that Glasgow did not suffer any reprisals for its loyalty to George II.

He took command of the French Regiment of Albany in 1747, and died in Bergues on 26th October 1748.

When the standard was raised the Camerons were the largest contingent present and formed the elite core of the army while Lochiel's prestige influenced other chiefs like his cousin Ewen MacPherson of Cluny to join the rising.



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