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NAME_COMMON
Big Lachlan
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BIOGRAPHY
"A History of the Clan MacLean" by J.P. MacLean, page 91.
"He was the most accomplished and warlike chief that ever held sway inDuard. His military talents were of a very high order; his chivalrouscharacter commanded the respect of his most inveterate foes, and hispersonal interest for and kindness toward his followers endeared him tohis clansmen." page 92
A minor at his father's death, "King James VI became very much interestedin the youth, so had him sent to Edinburgh and brought up in his court."(Suspicious in itself, considering the tastes of the King)
This gentle knight managed to be at war with the MacDonald Clans,starting with MacDonald of Islay (his brother-in-law).
"History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland", by DonaldGregory, page 217.
"Circumstances had early familiarized Lauchlan Mor (as this young chief,from his great stature, ws styled) with scenes of blood and rapine.During his minority, the family
estates had been held by Hector Maclean, son of Alein na'n Sop, whopretended to administer them as guardian for his kinsman, Lauchlan, but,in reality, plotted the destruction of the latter, intending to seize theestates afterwards for himself Even after Lauchlan. . who is said to havereceived a good education in the Lowlands, had attained majority andtaken possession of his estates, his quondam guardian was suspected of adesign upon his life. This was, however, frustrated by the activity ofLauchlan, who apprehended Hector, and imprisoned him for a considerabletime in the castle of Dowart."
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1558 - 1598 (40 years)
