William Baillie (soldier)

General Sir

William Baillie
Bornc. 1595
Died1653
Children
  • James Baillie, son
  • William Baillie, son
Relations
  • Sir William Baillie of Lamington, father
  • Mrs Home, mother

General William Baillie (c. 1595–1653) was a Scottish professional soldier who fought for the Dutch and later commanded a regiment under Gustavus Adolphus in Sweden.[1] Previously having seen service in the Scots-Dutch brigade, he joined the Scottish regiment of Colonel Alexander Hamilton in Sweden before going on to command a German regiment. Records of his service in the Swedish army fade out after 1633. He returned to Scotland in 1639.[1] He served with the Army of the Covenant in 1639 at Duns Law with the rank of colonel.[2][3]

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  3. ^ Baillie, Robert; Laing, David (1 January 1841). The Letters and Journals of Robert Baillie: M.DC.XXXVII ..., Volume 73, Issue 3. University of California Libraries. p. 455. ASIN B0071GZNDK. Retrieved 18 October 2019.