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In 1672, debt forced George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness, to resign his titles and estates in favour of Sir John Campbell. Campbell took possession of the estates on Sinclair's death in May 1676, and was created earl of Caithness in June the following year. Sinclair's heir, George Sinclair of Keiss disputed the claim and seized the land in 1678.

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  • Battle of Altimarlach
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  • In 1672, debt forced George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness, to resign his titles and estates in favour of Sir John Campbell. Campbell took possession of the estates on Sinclair's death in May 1676, and was created earl of Caithness in June the following year. Sinclair's heir, George Sinclair of Keiss disputed the claim and seized the land in 1678.
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Strength
  • 500(xsd:integer)
  • 800(xsd:integer)
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dbkwik:military/pr...iPageUsesTemplate
Partof
  • the Scottish clan wars
Date
  • 1680-07-13(xsd:date)
Commander
  • Sir John Campbell
  • George Sinclair of Keiss
Caption
  • Coats of Arms of Campbell, Earl of Breadalbane and Sinclair, Earl of Caithness
Casualties
  • 300(xsd:integer)
  • very low
Result
  • Clan Campbell Victory
combatant
Place
  • Altimarlach Burn, near Wick, Highland, Scotland
Conflict
  • Battle of Altimarlach
abstract
  • In 1672, debt forced George Sinclair, 6th Earl of Caithness, to resign his titles and estates in favour of Sir John Campbell. Campbell took possession of the estates on Sinclair's death in May 1676, and was created earl of Caithness in June the following year. Sinclair's heir, George Sinclair of Keiss disputed the claim and seized the land in 1678.
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