William Kirkcaldy of Grange
Politician and soldier
Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange was a Scottish politician and soldier who fought for the Scottish Reformation. He ended his career holding Edinburgh castle on behalf of Mary, Queen of Scots and was hanged at the conclusion of a long siege. Wikipedia
Born: 1520
Died: August 3, 1573 (age 53 years), Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Great-grandparents: John Melville, younger of Raith, Janet Bonar, Sir Alexander Napier, 5th of Merchistoun, and more
Parents: James Kirkcaldy and Janet Melville
Grandparents: John Melville of Raith and Helen Napier