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Leslie, David |
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Leslie, David, d. 1682, Scottish military commander. After serving in the Swedish army, he was a major general under his uncle, Alexander Leslie, 1st earl of Leven Leven, Alexander Leslie, 1st earl of (lĕv`ən) ..... Click the link for more information. , in the Scottish army that joined the forces of Oliver Cromwell in defeating the royalists at Marston Moor (1644). He defeated James Graham, earl of Montrose Montrose, James Graham, 5th earl and 1st marquess of ..... Click the link for more information. , at Philiphaugh in 1645. By 1650 he himself was supporting Charles II and as commander of the Scottish royalists was defeated by Oliver Cromwell at Dunbar (1650). After Charles's defeat at Worcester, Leslie was imprisoned (1651–60). He was created (1661) Baron Newark after the Restoration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sacred Heart's winning team was Joey Schuster, Travis Gatza, Dustin Leslie, David Matz and Aileen Suzara. The trademarks (and all related derivations) that are to be included in the auction are LESLIE FAY, JOAN LESLIE, DAVID WARREN, D. |
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