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John Gordon of Ogilvy

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Death: October 31, 1562 (28-29)
Meikle Tap, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Killed in the Battle of Corrichie)
Place of Burial: Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Son of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly and Lady Elizabeth Keith, Countess of Huntly
Husband of Elizabeth Gordon
Brother of Elizabeth Gordon, Countess Atholl; George Gordon, 5th Earl of Huntly; Sir Patrick Gordon; Jean Gordon; Adam Gordon, of Auchindoun and 6 others

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"Corriche 1562, The Battle of Corrichie took place around Meikle Tap in 1562, between George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly and James Stuart, the new Earl of Moray (half-brother to Mary Queen of Scots). Gordon was killed and his son, Sir John, and other members of his family were later executed at Aberdeen."

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John Gordon of Ogilvy's Timeline

1533
1533
1562
October 31, 1562
Age 29
Meikle Tap, Aberdeenshire, Scotland
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St. Nicholas Churchyard, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom