1. Christening: Of, Ruskie, Perthshire, Scotland
2. Death: BEF 3 Nov 1487

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John Napier of Rusky, third Laird of Merchiston, eldest son of the second Laird. In a record of the Parliament which met in Edinburgh in February 1483, this Laird is mentioned as " . . . Johne Naper, provost of Edinburgh". He married Elizabeth Menteith of Rusky, through whom he inherited the Rusky estates, and also the claim to the Earldom of Lennox. They had five children: Archibald; George; John; Janet; and Margaret. He died serving the King at the Battle of Sauchieburn on 11 June 1488.

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1488 - Battle Of Sauchieburn

James III’s policies infuriated many noble families, whilst drawing closer to him many more. 

His unhappy opponents won to their side the King’s son, fifteen year old Prince James, and made it known that they intended to install him as monarch. This was the motivation behind the battle on 11 June at Sauchieburn, near Stirling.

Events of the battle are not well recorded. What is known is that the King was thrown by his horse and hurt badly in the fall. It is believed that he called for a priest, and the chaplain who responded to his spiritual needs took the opportunity to finish him off with a dagger.

His body was found the next day but since his challengers claimed they only wished to bring him to terms but never endorsed killing him, his death was regarded as an accident. His son was given the crown he desired, but would wear an iron chain in self-punishment for his father’s death