Montrose

[mon-trohz]

noun

James Graham, Marquis of,1612–50, Scottish supporter of Charles I.

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He lives 45 miles south of Aberdeen in a small town called Montrose, home to the second oldest golf course in the world.
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Muth told Solomon that he had spent the night in Montrose Park and was desperate for funds.
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Had the positions of the two leaders been reversed there can be no doubt what Montrose would have done.
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But Montrose had no taste for the French service, nor belief in the Cardinal's promises.
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"He is Mrs. Barrast's doctor, you know," said Montrose simply.
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Thither Montrose unexpectedly followed him in December, compelled him to flee to Roseneath, and devastated his territories.
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Before an answer was received, Charles heard that his most gallant champion, Montrose, had been defeated and hanged as a traitor.
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British Dictionary definitions for montrose

Montrose

noun

James Graham, 1st Marquess and 5th Earl of Montrose. 1612–50, Scottish general, noted for his victories in Scotland for Charles I in the Civil War. He was later captured and hanged

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