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About Sir Alexander Napier, 2nd Laird of Merchiston, Knight, Laird & Provost of Edinburgh
Sir Alexander Napier, 2nd Laird of Merchiston, was Comptroller of the Royal Household, Vice-Admiral of Scotland, and a special ambassador for King James III
Sir Alexander, second Laird of Merchiston, eldest son of the first Laird. He probably served King James I as a young man, but certainly served King James II and King James III with distinction. He was Vice-Admiral of Scotland and Master of the Royal Household. He was also Lord Provost of Edinburgh three times, 1455, 1457, and 1469-72. He inherited the Merchiston estates in 1454 and was knighted in 1461. He married Elizabeth Lauder and they had four children: John; Henry; Alexander; and Janet. He died sometime after October 1473.
pumpman34added this on 25 Feb 2011according to http://www.clannapier.org/merchnap.htm
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Sir Alexander Napier, 2nd Laird of Merchiston, Knight, Laird & Provost of Edinburgh's Timeline
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Merchiston, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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February 15, 1474
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Merchiston, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Age 64
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St. Giles's Church, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
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Merchiston, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (United Kingdom)
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Lord Provost of Edinburgh
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