Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Alexander Cannon Biography and Timeline

Follow Alexander Cannon through 4 dated historical records for England.

Alexander Cannon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

4Distinct records
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1689–1689Years on this page

1689

Battle of Cromdale

Cromdale · Warfare / Military

The Jacobite Army was broken up at Dunkeld & its remnants defeated at Cromdale

Battle of Dunbar

Commander of Jacobites · Dunbar · Warfare / Military

Marches towards Perth but checked at Dunkeld

Role range: 1685-1688

Siege of Perth

Commander of Jacobites · Perth · Warfare / Military

Leads a Jacobite siege of Perth

Role range: 1685-1688

Commander of Jacobites

Commander of Jacobites · Warfare / Military

Takes over Jacobite leadership after the death of Viscount Dundee

Role range: 1685-1688

Records, sources and methodology

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